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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