What an exceptional and momentous occasion! The ???????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????? ???????????????? held on Saturday the 11 January, captivated the attention of Cameroon and the media, celebrating the transformative vision of YIBS: to develop innovative and competent professionals with a ???????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????.
This year’s graduating batch embodies this vision, stepping up as Emerging #Entrepreneurs and #Innovators, ready to meet society’s demands. In the presence of distinguished guests—Senators, Ministry Representatives, Entrepreneurs, Ambassadors, Parents, Friends, and Loved Ones—students proudly turned their tassels to the left, officially becoming ???????????????????? ???????????????? ????????????????????????, and graduates of their respective programs (HND, BTech, and Master’s degrees).
The ceremony was enriched by empowering speeches from ????????????. ????????????????. ???????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????? ????????????????, the Vice-Chancellor, and ????????. ???????????????? ???????????????? ????????????????????????????, the President of Trustees, alongside ????????. ???????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????, representing the Minister of Higher Education, ????????????????. ???????????????? ????????????????????????, Director of Academic Affairs at the University of Bamenda, and the visionary international guest speaker Prof. ???????????????????? ????????????????????, among many others. It also featured the recognition of lecturers and the outstanding business plans developed by students throughout the 2023-2024 academic year.
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As shared by the Vice-Chancellor, Rev. Prof. Anyambod Emmanuel Anya, quoting Barack Obama:
“Don’t just get involved. Fight for your seat at the table. Better yet, fight for a seat at the head of the table.”
This powerful statement served as a call to action, encouraging graduates to actively pursue leadership roles, take initiative, and make meaningful contributions in their respective fields.
The President of Trustees, Mr. Acho Godfred Taku, also reminded the graduates with these inspiring words:
“Entrepreneurship is not limited to starting your own business. It is a mindset—one that embraces resilience, problem-solving, and resourcefulness. Innovation is not confined to technology; it’s about finding new ways to add value, create opportunities, and inspire change.”
He further encouraged the graduates by saying:
“Dear graduates, you’ve been equipped with the knowledge to impact the world. Don’t let it lie dormant. ???????????????? ???????????????????????? ???????????? ????????????????????????!”
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Once more, we embrace this grandiose moment to say:???? ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????, ???????????????????? ???????? ????????????????!
Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have brought you to this remarkable milestone. The future is yours to shape—go forth and make it extraordinary!
Graduating 445 students this year:
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Special congratulations to Tume Brenda, the overall best BTech student, graduating with a remarkable ???????????? ???????? ????.???? from the Department of E-commerce and Digital Marketing.
