Tuesday, July 28, 2015

HICM- UBa Explores Bafut Palace, Saddle Hills


 Both the teaching and administrative staff of one of the most revered schools at the University of Bamenda, the Higher Institute of Commerce and Management- HICM on Saturday 25th of July, 2015 visited Bafut. The visit which ties squarely with the vision and beliefs of the director of the school, Prof. John Ebai Egbe took them to the Bafut Palace (one of UNESCO’s Cultural World Heritage Site), and to Saddle Hills Ranch (one of North West’s Hidden Treasures).
Although the visit was a respect of tradition by the school because they have in the past years been in other places in the country, it provided a unique opportunity for the administrative and teaching staff of the institution to exchange pleasantries, rub shoulders and feel as one. It was a moment of communion and frank exchanges to foster cohesion and the camaraderie within the school working milieu.
While at the Bafut palace, the visiting staff had the opportunity to visit the Paramount Fon of Bafut and received royal blessings. The exchanges with the Bafut Fon who is also a promoter of professional education were constructive, reassuring and fruitful. The also had the time to discover some of the marvels of the Fondom and to understand the day to day running of not only the palace but also the palace museum.
The Saddle Hill Ranch provided the inquisitive staff with the “come and see” scenery. Here the staffs were given a treat comparable to known. Coming from an institution of commerce and management, they were much more interested in the means of signing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enable their student do internship there in future.
Speaking to his staff at launch, the director congratulated them for their hard work. According to him, HICM was at the forefront at the university not because of magic but because of the collaboration of the staff. He pleaded with them to ensure that the serenity that reigns in the school should continue. “No human endeavor is perfect but I know you have been doing your best. I want you to understand that I am open and at anytime anyone with any problem can accost me. We will sort it out. We are all human being with one destiny. I believe in work and play reason why we are here. Next time we would be going to other places which are even better than this. Last time we were at Ndawara Tea Estate and today we are here. That is the spirit we should keep; the spirit of oneness and companionship.” He told his staff.
In response, the staff social president appreciated the easy going nature of their boss. He said there was no other better place to work than at HICM because of the total cooperation and solidarity exhibited by their boss in all spheres. Describing him as a father, he said Prof. John Ebai Egbe had a heeding ear, and always ready to resolve any problem as presented. This has made HICM to standout distinct as an award winning institutions at the university. While wishing for better more things to come in future, the staff social president promised that they were going to double their effort since there is always room for improvement and better performance. The outings though was to relax, have fun, exchange pleasantries and socialize, it would also help them create acquaintances and connections to be able to better orientate their students on the job market when they leave school.

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