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As the academic year draws to a close, all hands are on deck to ensure a hitch free session of the 2022/2023 second semester examination at Biaka University Institute of Buea (BUIB). These stakeholders gathered on June 7^th 2023 in the conference hall of BUIB for a preparatory meeting towards the end of semester exams to brainstorm on best practices for a successful examination session. The meeting was Chaired by the Vice Chancellor of BUIB Dr. Mrs. Francisca Hongla Biaka who beckoned all to work in synergy for collective success.

Presenting at this very important meeting, the exams Officer Mrs. Tening Mercy while informing participants on strategies put in place for a smooth examination, noted that all has been done to mitigate examination malpractices. She went further to explain that students are expected to come in their official attire and on time for proper checks and modifications where need may arise. The students are also expected to come along with their identification cards and equally follow the examination time table made available to them, meticulously.

Invigilators have been reminded of their roles and the chief invigilators will at all times liaise with the office of exams in case of any eventuality, says the exams officer. The availability of well ventilated and conducive classrooms, writing materials, clean restrooms and an overall calm environment cannot be overemphasized.

It is worth noting that about 1,000 students taking programmes mentored by the University of Buea will be sitting for the first set of the exams which will run from the 13^th to the 17^th of June 2023, for the undergraduate programs while the post graduate programs in the School of Management Sciences will run from the 20^th to the 24^th of June. The second set of exams which will be written by over 2,000 first and second years HND students have been scheduled to run in the month of July 2023.

These exams involve students from the five schools of BUIB; the School of Agricultural Sciences, the School of Engineering and Technology, the School of Education, the School of Health Sciences and the School of Management Sciences.

Over 500 students from different Higher Education Institutions in Buea have today the 6^th of June 2023 converged at Biaka University Institute of Buea (BUIB) to begin  the 2023 session of the Higher National Diploma examination HND.

BUIB as a sub center of the Buea Center for HND exams in the South West Region, plays host to students from 22 disciplines including Management, Engineering, Nursing, Information Technology, Journalism and Agriculture among others.

With over 1,300 students sitting for this examination in Buea, 800 are products of Biaka University Institute of Buea.

According to the director of the School of Health Sciences Mr. Njoping Christopher, these 800 students from BUIB have been adequately prepared for this exams. It is however left to them to play their part and emerge in flying colours.

It is worth noting that HND gives students the skills needed for a particular field of work to enable them lead straight into a career. Depending on the subject studied as a Higher National Diploma student, HND also permits holders to further their education. The HND exams is expected to run from Tuesday June 6^th to Saturday June 10^th 2023

Final year students of Biaka University Institute of Buea (BUIB) have benefited from the professional expertise of the Board member and South West Regional Delegate of Chamber of Commerce Dr. Mrs. Francisca Hongla Biaka (DBA research fellow at Business School of Lausanne, Switzerland).

Presenting to students on “the Role of the Cameroon Chamber of Commerce in the Development of Cameroon’s Economy” the Regional delegate highlighted that the Cameroon Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Craft (CCIMC) is a state owned representative and consultative body that serves as an intermediary between the public and the private sectors, with its mission to promote the economy and provide support to firms.  It should be noted that Cameroon practices the continental Model of Chambers of Commerce wherein membership to this body is mandatory for all enterprises.

Though all enterprises in Cameroon as at now have not registered as members, Dr. Francisca encouraged these students, some who are also business owners to get their businesses registered and enjoy the services and programs offered by the different Centres of CCIMC including the Pilot Incubation Centre which fights against unemployment by training youths to be job creators, the Economic Information and Documentation Centre which provides real time and statistical information to the business community and support in market research.

Though the CCIMC is currently working to support economic growth and development, students after an assessment of the Cameroon business environment noted that much still needs to be done for the realization of economic development of Cameroon.

These students however expressed gratitude to the guest speaker Dr. Mrs. Francisca Hongla Biaka, for her professional drill on CCIMC

In her commitment to train students to become the best of professionals in their various disciplines, Biaka University Institute of Buea grasps every opportunity that places its students at an international standard. It was another enriching encounter during an education fair organized by KOT – UK in collaboration with the British High Commission in Cameroon. The event took place on Friday April 21^st at  Starland Hotel in Douala during which stakeholders of BUIB were enlightened on the different opportunities available to students who wish to continue studies in the United Kingdom.

During this fair, participants met and talked with representatives of over 22 top universities and 60 colleges in the United Kingdom, on possible ways of enhancing and facilitating the student-learning process and transition to Universities in the UK.

At the Education fair, the CEO & Director of the KOT-UK Education Services Mrs. Imah Chris-Adegoke highlighted ways of partnering which includes students toping up from HND to BSc, internship in UK universities, possible scholarship offers, guide on the processes of acquiring admission and visa counseling just to mention these few.

The British Council and partners were equally present to support students to understand how to secure the English Language qualifications they may need to study in the UK.   Representing different UK Universities were Coventry University, Oxford International, KAPLAN International Pathways, and CARDIF Sixth Form College .

Some areas which Biaka University Institute of Buea may leverage in the days ahead include internship placement of students in the UK for qualified students especially in the area of Health Sciences among others.

This encounter was an opportunity for BUIB to begin a long lasting and fruitful partnership with UK Universities. At the close of the event, the Deputy Vice Chancelor in charge of cooperation and Innovation at BUIB Dr. Mrs. Fey Mary, extended a hand of gratitude to the CEO & Director of the KOT-UK Education Services Mrs. Imah Chris-Adegoke.