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BUIB: New Programs Approved In the School of Education

A total of 10 new Undergraduate Programs and 16 new Postgraduate Programs have been validated to run in the School of Education in Biaka University Institute of Buea. This approval was made today the 25th of May 2022 during the signing ceremony of framework and specific agreement between the University of Buea (UB) and Biaka University Institute of Buea (BUIB), which took place in the boardroom of the Central Administrative building in UB.

Presiding at the event, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Buea Professor Horace Ngomo Manga explained that the government mandates Private Higher Education Institutions with the responsibility to assist the government in providing quality education which meets the standards set by the Ministry of Higher Education. In the process of implementing this activity the state ensures that quality is being maintained via mentorship of private institutions by state universities. In the case of Biaka University Institute of Buea, Professor Horace articulated clearly that BUIB is a true reflection of the quality UB wants to see in other mentee institutions. He appreciated the structural and human resource capacities of BUIB and reaffirmed UB’s commitment to accompany BUIB in her Strives to train students with the audacity to be different.

Speaking at the event, the representative of the Minister of State, Minister of Higher Education Mme  Aboui Claire added her voice to congratulate BUIB for the excellent work in educating the leaders of tomorrow.

These new programs approved to run in the School of Education in BUIB, are extensions to the undergraduate and master’s programs of the school.

It is worth noting that BUIB is currently licensed to run 51 postgraduate programs and 35 undergraduate programs.

The School of Education it should be noted runs alongside BUIB’s two other schools-the school of Management Sciences and the School of Health Sciences.

BUIB Holds 10th Senate Meeting

Students of Biaka university institute f Buea (BUIB) have their ears on the ground as they await the release of the first semester examinations for the 2021/2022 academic year. This anxiety is again triggered by the 10th senate meeting of BUIB which took place on Wednesday the 7th of April 2022 in the conference room of the university. The meeting aimed at approving undergraduate and postgraduate results of the school of Health Sciences and the School of Management Sciences. During the meeting chaired by the Vice Chancellor Dr. Mrs. Francisca Hongla Biaka, ,the senate approved these results while praising the office of Exams , the directors of Schools and close collaborators who ensured a hitch -free first semester examination session.
At the senate, the Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Academics and Research Prof. Fonkeng George called on lecturers to remain devoted as they carry out their work for the good of the students and the university at large. Senate members were equally reminded to take up the responsibility in ensuring that students are discipline on campus especially regarding their dressing and attitudes towards attending classes. Class attendance was reiterated to be an important aspect in the training of students and must be taken seriously by students as well as lecturers.
It was also noted that the School of Education will be taking their exams soon.
The first semester results for the 2021/2022 school year shall be made available to students in the hours ahead.

BUIB Congratulates 23rd Batch of Graduates.

Some 694 graduates of Biaka University Institute of Buea (BUIB) have been challenged to live according to the standards and quality of education accorded to them by BUIB as they face the job market. This call was made by the Minister of State, Minister of Higher Education represented by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Buea Prof. Horace Ngomo Manga at the 2021 convocation ceremony which took place on November 12 at the University’s campus. The Minister’s Representative further congratulated the Institution for maintaining the standards of Higher Education and equally paid homage to the quality of academic and support staff as well as the growing nature of infrastructures in place to cater for the academic wellbeing of students at BUIB.

The Sales Director at SES Africa, SES Networks Africa, Middle East &Central Asia Dr. Emmanuel Tita Sama addressing graduates in the capacity of Guest Speaker during the event centered his message on accountability and ethos of the different professions as these graduates face the world of employment. “It is ok to be Vulnerable, don’t focus on finding the jobs you love and never stop learning” Dr. Emmanuel Tita added during his discourse. According to the key note speaker, vulnerability leads to the acquisition of more knowledge and focusing on finding a job rather than the ones they love will expose graduates better to gain employment in the nearest future for these he noted are realities of the job market.

Speaking at this ceremony, the Vice Chancellor of Biaka University Institute of Buea  Dr. Mrs. Francisca Hongla Biaka applauded graduates while enumerating the partnerships with different organizations and the availability of other resources  for the better training of students. She reassured stakeholders that the University will continue to be responsible and prudent in the utilization of the available resources in training students for quality.

The ceremony witnessed the presence of the Director of Nursing/Head, Education Department of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria Mrs. Magarete C. Eze and the Assistant Director/ Special Assistant to the Registrar of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria Mrs. Godswill Stella Ijeoma who congratulated graduates on their success and reaffirmed the recognition of their certificates in Nigeria.

 

These 694 graduates from both the School of Health Sciences and the School of Management Sciences, pledged to be ambassadors of BUIB and to continue living with the audacity to be different as this they noted is their identity.

It is worth mentioning that the School of Health Sciences at this event graduated its first batch of Masters students while the School of Management Sciences graduated her first batch of the One year Top-Up Msc. Students.

The ceremony also witnessed amongst other dignitaries, the presence of His Excellency Lewal Bappah; Consul General of the Nigerian Consulate to the North and South West Regions of Cameroon.

BUIB to Maintain Standards throughout the Academic Year

Workers of Biaka University Institute of Buea  (BUIB) have been commended for keeping true to their responsibilities in providing Knowledge and service to humanity. This was during the 2021 BUIB Congregation which took place on October 21st at Class Room Block 3 bringing together full time and part time workers of the university. The aim of this gathering was to officially communicate with faculty and staff, the vision set for the academic year 2021/2022, which centers on “maintaining standards” in Biaka University Institute of Buea.

Addressing workers, the Vice Chancellor of BUIB Dr. Mrs. Francisca Hongla Biaka on behalf of the shareholders and the Board of Trustees, expressed great satisfaction with the services provided by employees while welcoming the newly employed to the BUIB family.

Drawing from an academic perspective, the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Professor Fonkeng George added his voice and called on workers to use quality and discipline as watch words as they carry out their responsibilities during the school year. Making reference to the rising number of the student population, Professor Fonkeng invited employees to match up with the growth and the expectations of higher education through the provision of quality services.

While thanking workers for their allegiance, the Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Administration and Finance Mr. Finjap John, noted that the management has put in place all that is required for the smooth running of the academic year. These include well-equipped offices, constant water and electricity supply, among others.

On their part, employees of Biaka University Institute of Buea salute the efforts of management and promised to live up to expectations.

Worthy of note is the fact that all workers were called upon to respect COVID -19 barrier measures so as to stay safe and equally keep BUIB a Covid-19 free environment.

Participants were informed of the University’s Matriculation ceremony scheduled for November 11th 2021 and the Graduation Ceremony scheduled for November 12th 2021.

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