By Christopher Ambe
Created in 1973, Government School Likoko Membea in Buea
Subdivision has
graduated hundreds of Cameroonians who are doing great in all
walks of life at home and abroad.
Yet only little support seldom comes from ex-pupils of this popular
state-owned primary school, which has now been split into two schools:GS Likoko
Membea Group 1 and GS Likoko Membea Group 2.The school also has a nursery
section.
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| Dr. Besong( middle)showing work progress to Mr.Esame R. Joke |
Regrettably, sections of the school infrastructure are in a state
of dilapidation and vandalized. And thieves are worsening the situation as
wooden windows, doors and ceiling have broken and carted away. And what remains
after their wicked acts are an eyesore.
Informed of the sorry situation, Martin Monangai,a pioneer graduate
of G.S Likoko Membea,who is resident and working in the USA has decided to help his alma mater.
He has funded repair works currently being carried out in G.S
Likoko Membea Group 1.
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| Renovated windows,now metal ones. |
The repair works being personally supervised by Dr. Besong Henry,
another pioneer pupil of G.S Likoko Membea now resident in Italy, are
attracting accolades from both the school administration and the local public.
Esame Robert Joke, a retired civil engineer and president of
the Parents’ Teachers Association (PTA) of GS Likoko Group 1 now for two years,
said this about the assistance of Martin Monangai to the school:
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| Stolen ceiling needing replacement |
“This is a wonderful
and timely gesture.I would add that ‘our Daniel has come to judgement’.We have been
so disturbed by this poor situation.Infact, I actually did a needs assessment
and was waiting for the next PTA meeting to see if could have volunteers or
sponsors. Luckily Mr. Monangai has come to our rescue. I think God must have
sent him”
Mr. Esame said the doors and decaying wooden ceiling of the
school also needs to be changed. “We need iron doors, and would like to repair
and improve on the floors”
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| Ngassa Frida:Headteacher |
The PTA president appealed to other ex-pupils of the
elementary school to emulate the example of Mr. Monangai and Dr. Besong Henry,
by giving back to the community that laid their foundation to success.
“We expect their assistance at any time. We ready to welcome them”,
Mr. Esame said.
Also reacting to the Martin Monangai-sponsored renovation
works, Mrs. Ngassa Frida,Head-teacher of GS Likoko Membea Group 1, said:
“I am overwhelmed with joy.I am so happy with these men.In fact
we have been suffering because of vandals and thieves. They enter in to the
classrooms through the windows to destroy and steal”
She too reiterated the need for the school to have iron doors
and good ceiling.
1 comment:
There's plenty more to come in time.... When Dr. Besong is in country..... We're one Big family... N yes.... We are going to make a difference to the community.
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