MAKING US PROUD ... SAKERETTE-CARAT, CLASS OF 1999/01's BARRISTER VIOLET NADUVI ARREY,  (Daughter of CLASS OF 1976's CECILIA ARREY) INDUCTED INTO THE WA WOMEN'S HALL OF FAME IN AUSTRALIA!!!!

As of this morning, Friday, March 8th 2019, (INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY), Violet Arrey Naduvi Bodylawson (class of ‘99/2001) - a prominent lawyer in West Australia was inducted into the Women’s Hall of Fame.

Violet is the first, youngest and only African amidst native Australians to ever be inducted. 

She was chosen by a panel of selected government officials, the chair of the board and other dignitaries and was featured on the news and various newspapers . 

CONGRATULATIONS, Dear VIOLET!!! You sure make us so very PROUD! GODSPEED!!!!

In BUEA, a few years back when she was admitted to the Cameroon Bar, following her admission into the Australian Bar as well!!!

Violet, 3rd from right on 2nd row, with her fellow inductees!!

ESMERALDA NKWETA KALE (CLASS OF 1979)  CURATOR AT THE PRESTIGIOUS NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY'S HERSKOVITS LIBRARY

"Following her July 2014 appointment, the official investiture ceremony for CLASS OF 1979's ESMERALDA NKWETA KALE took place on Wednesday, May 18 2016, in which she received the Medal of Office for her position as CURATOR of the HERSKOVITS LIBRARY. Dean of Libraries Sarah Pritchard introduced the ceremony and bestowed the medal, and David Easterbrook (Curator Emeritus of the Herskovits Library) and Richard Joseph (John Evans Professor of International History and Politics) also spoke at the ceremony." That is a citation lifted straight off the article on the "KUDOS 2" Page of this Website which was posted back in 2016 when Mrs. KALE was invested. Think she has just been sitting pretty on her laurels since then? Judging from the VIDEO below, I THINK NOT!! Thank God for SERVICES like this which take care of the most vulnerable and needy amongst us! The ones practically every faith, creed or denomination on the planet exhorts us to look after!!! Bless you, JOAN, and your TEAM OF ANGELS all across the United States!

You think APOLLO could have guessed, when he "snaffed" this photo of Joan by a Coconut tree on S.B.C.'s Campus back in  1980 , that he was simply paving the way for FOX 5 TV's Camera Lens?? For woosai!! PLEASE CLICK ON THIS IMAGE TO WATCH JOAN'SMOTHER'S DAY INTERVIEW ON FOX 5 TV IN THE WASHINGTON, D.C. METRO AREA Enrolling in Pharmacy School in 2014, at age 50 ... with a husband and 7 kids IS NO MEAN FEAT!!!

Left: Professional Year 1 (P1) Student,Tizah Nchami Anjeh and her husband of 25 years, Victor Anjeh, with their 7 Beautiful & Accomplished children, Della (21), Victoria (20), Vincent (18), Danielle (15), Emmanuel (13), Solange (11), and Claire, (7) PLEASE CLICK ON IMAGE ABOVE TO READ THE ARTICLE IN ITS ENTIRETY AS PUBLISHED ON PAGES 10 - 13 OF THE DOCUMENT.  (Starts at Page 7 of the Published Magazine)

The PICTURE speaks so very LOUDLY, for itself!!! Need I say more?? Well besides, "YOU DO'AM YAH, MA SISTAH!!!" and "GOD DEY WIN"?? Dr. TIZAH ANJEH - PharmD Ms MBU WAINDIM (2006) AEROSPACE ENGINEER 2017 CAMEROON PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY (CPS) PANELIST

*Extracted From The Electronic CPS Newsletter of Thursday, July 20th 2017 UPDATE!!!!!!!

Well then, here's an Important & Glorious UPDATE to the story: AS OF YESTERDAY, NOVEMBER 13 2017, this is her STATUS:

Mbu Waindim, PhD.Aerospace Engineering

CONGRATULATIONS, Dr. MBU WAINDIM and TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!!

Dr. MBU WAINDIM (CLASS OF 2006) AEROSPACE ENGINEER GRADUATION DAY/MAMA'S BIRTHDAY!!! Sunday, December 17 2017

GRAD with Parents and SAKERETTE Aunty, Eleanor Ndongong Ghangha The GRAD with Proud Parents, Dr. & Mrs. WAINDIM #2

Dr. Shirley Ayuk-Takem (Class of 1995) at her residency graduation on Saturday June 6 2015, in internal medicine. (U.S.)

Today, JUNE 30th, is Dr. Shirley Ayuk-Takem's birthday but on this 2017 version of the day, she has more than just her "birth and good health" to celebrate and really be THANKFUL for. Here's her story: Dr. Ayuk-Takem graduated from the University of Alabama with a BS in Respiratory therapy and this teacher who still sees parents turn cartwheels at their son/daughter's HIGH SCHOOL graduation knows that just that achievement, is already a HUGE DEAL.  Gaining inspiration from her dad, however, Shirley had made a promise to both her parents, as a teenager, that she would one day be called "Dr. Ayuk-Takem" - like her dad and make them proud. So, after working as a Respiratory Therapist for a few years, she applied to medical school, and got accepted into 5 OF THEM!  Sadly, her excitement was dealt a big blow when her mom passed away on July 1st, just a little over a month before she started medical school.  That tragedy did not, however, stop Shirley from keeping her promise to her parents. Dealing with the death of her dear mom while going through the rigorous medical school curriculum was no easy feat, but Shirley remained resolute in keeping her promise, and graduated from medical school - with honors! 

As fate would have it, Shirley received another devastating blow when her dad too died, barely 6 months into her residency program in Internal Medicine. She still was not deterred and kept on going, determined, more than ever, to keep her promise to make her parents proud. She soldiered on, finished her residency in Internal Medicine and then went on to do a Fellowship in Critical Care, finishing that training as a Critical Care Physician 2 days ago - on June 28th , 2017,  2 days before her birthday and 3 days before the anniversary of her Mom's death, which is tomorrow, July 1st. 

SO, Today, despite all the trials and tribulations in her life,  Dr. Shirley Ayuk-Takem is a Registered Respiratory Therapist, a Board Certified Internist and a Critical Care Physician.  She has defied the odds, kept her teenage promise, and stayed true to her dreams. She is indeed, an amazing woman; One her entire family is extremely proud of, particularly her only Sister/Mom figure, Mrs. Laura AyukTakem Fote - a SAKERETTE herself, her brother-in-law ( SOBAN CAT) Dr. Bertrand Fote (a renowned Physician in his own right) who helped mentor her through fellowship program, her brothers, and also her aunt, Ms Rose Bate Eya who has been a constant and reassuring presence in her life over the years.

What's left to do or say but CONGRATULATE her heartily for her ACADEMIC achievement, applaud her for Courage, Determination and Persistence, Wish her a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY and, above all else, THANK THE ONE FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW???? 

​AND IF I SHOULD ADD "BESONGABANG, OYAAAAAAAAAY", WOULD THAT BE INAPPROPRIATE??? I, FOR ONE DO NOT SEE HOW OR WHY!!!!!!!!!

Dr. BELOE QUEEN MENDE PHARMACIST

LATE Sis JULIA LENYA MOKWE SUNSET: July 5th 2017 Scheduled Date Of Burial: August 5th 2017 The brand new PharmD with her supportive, stand-in-the-gap SAKERETTE (blood) Sisters, Iya Wase Mokwe Nkea and Welisane Mokwe Nkeng whose graduation from IRIC LATE Sis Julia was able to attend - in May.

"Mummy, you always said, "While crying...you should be running".   Beloe has reached the finish line . Your Benjamin is a Dr in Pharmacy. Well done...you laid a firm foundation before your departure. We cried today and then we smiled because we know you are looking down on us with pride, saying...."Those are my daughters".

This is the day the Lord has made. Wish my Mom was here as she had waited for this day. Beloe you have done us proud! You are now a Doctor in Pharmacy with 'mention excellent'."

- WELISANE MOKWE NKENG On July 19 2017, Ms BELOE QUEEN MENDE, the last of CLASS OF 1976's Late Sis JULIA LENYA MOKWE's 4 SAKERETTE DAUGHTERS, successfully and BRILLIANTLY defended her thesis, thus becoming a  "Doctor In Pharmacy" - just 2 weeks away from the day her mother is to be laid to rest! Her 2 SAKERETTE (blood) Sisters - IYA WASE & WELISANE were right there, to cheer her on and to celebrate with her, once she was done WHAT A TESTIMONY TO THEIR SIS JULIA'S SUCCESS AS A MOTHER!!! Such a display of fortitude!, purpose and focus as demonstrated by these 3 ladies is certainly not a chance happening!  CONGRATULATIONS, BELOE! Well Done, Sisters and REST HAPPY, Sis Julia!!

LAURELS IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION/ACADEMICS ...   OUR 2017 SAKERETTE DOCTORS & NURSES STRAIGHT OUT OF UB!!!!! #4

PICTURED  From top left to bottom right are the following 13 SAKERETTE DOCTOR GRADUATES who made up a stunning 30% of the total 42 in their graduating class: Doctors: llliasu Sharifatou, Fon Phyllis, Linonge Etombi, Eyambe Lydia, Tamufor Christy, Mukwele Emilia, Masango Glory, Mfout Assana, Mukwele Henrietta, Ebai Ethel, Enow-Orock Mayuk,Tutuwan Ankea & Asek Catherine. BELOW: L to R: Graduate Heavenly with her Proud Mom, Judith Limunga Gobina (to her right) and her equally proud Class of '81 Aunties, Lucy Ayuk (aka Femme Noire) and Gloria Ntuba Jua. Right: The 2 MUKWELE DOCTORS, (Emilia & Henrietta), nieces of PIONEER Marie Dibo Mukete, with their elated and extremely blessed Mom, Nkese Mukwele

​Class of 1968's FRIDA EPOSI KALE cooking up a storm in S.B.C.'s COOKERY LAB, back in 1968!!  (Little did she know!) Professor JULIUS ESUNGE Professor JULIUS ESUNGE & Family

“MATH WIZ”,  Dr. JULIUS ESUNGE,  Mathematics Professor at the University of Mary Washington (UMW) in the State of Virginia has joined the ranks of the elite group of human beings who have distinguished themselves by earning the prestigious FULBRIGHT GRANT!  YES, I am talking about the same FULBRIGHT PROGRAM that has produced 53 NOBEL PRIZE WINNERS, 80 PULITZER PRIZE RECIPIENTS and at least 30 HEADS OF GOVERNMENT around the world! What makes the humble, unobtrusive, even self-effacing Professor's distinction even more heartwarming, is the fact that he has been selected to receive the prestigious 2015-2016 Fulbright U.S. Scholar grant,   TO TEACH & CONDUCT RESEARCH at his Alma Mater, the UNIVERSITY OF BUEA  (as in "UB; THE PLACE TO BE"), beginning in the spring of 2016!!!  Now, here's the CHERRY ATOP THIS DELIGHTFUL CAKE for us SAKERETTES:  This LEARNÈD GENTLEMAN, (and I use both terms very advisedly), who is as amazing a PREACHER OF GOD'S WORD as he is a MATHEMATICIAN - if not better, is both A "CARAT" AND A "CAT"!!! Here are his "CREDENTIALS": He is - The SON of CLASS OF 1968's STUDENT #109, Aunty FRIDA EPOSI KALE,  - The HUSBAND of CLASS OF 1995's EUNICE ESUNGE nee AKUM, - The NEPHEW of CLASS OF 1966 PIONEER Late HANNAH JOSO KALE, and - The COUSIN of THE SAKER BAPTIST COLLEGE BAND Founder and Instructor, Mr. LUMA ELIVE NGALE. Now, if ALL OF THIS is not good enough cause for some "bettah Chest Knacking" for us SAKERETTES, then I don't know what is!!!  And by the way, you do not have to take my word for it! Read the whole FULBRIGHT GRANT story for your own self as posted on the University of Mary Washington's Website at: 

http://www.umw.edu/news/2015/03/09/umw-mathematics-professor-receives-fulbright-grant/ We are so PROUD of you Sir! CONGRATULATIONS & GODSPEED as you forge ahead! ​MESSAGE FROM THE HOSTS THAT CAME ALONG WITH THE EVITE

By the grace of God, we have recently been humbled by several divine favors. Here are a few: 1. In November 2014, Julius was awarded an academic sabbatical for Spring 2016 2. In March 2015, Julius was awarded a Fulbright Scholar grant for research and teaching at the University of Buea in Cameroon, 3. In April 2015, Julius was approved for tenure and academic promotion at UMW 4. In May 2015, Eunice completed her MSN as a Family Nurse Practitioner. We believe it is proper to gather with our friends and family to celebrate these blessings, so we hope you can join us for the party on Saturday July 18, 2015.  A Thanksgiving service will follow on Sunday July 19, 2015 at same venue. Julius/ Eunice Esunge FOLLOW UP ... Even more blessings came along which gave rise to the following: Please Click On This Image To View Some Pictures of The Celebration!

CONGRATULATIONS, SAKER "CAT" & DAD, HRH PROFESSOR WILFRED MBACHAM,  2017 WINNER OF THE WORLD ACADEMY OF SCIENCE'S REGIONAL PRIZE FOR AFRICA #6

​Professor Wilfred Mbacham & his better half, Class of 1980's Ernestine Ekobo Polle Mbacham HRH Wilfred Mbacham II Fon of Funam,  Bome, Mbengwi, Momo Division. ​Professor Wilfred Mbacham

The AIMS (AFRICAN INSTITUTE FOR MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES) Teacher Training Program's 3:18 a.m.'s January 15 2018 FACEBOOK post had this to say about Professor WILFRED MBACHAM, spouse of CLASS OF 1980's Ernestine Ekobo Polle Mbacham, also DAD of SAKERETTE SISTERS Santher Mbacham and Sharon Mbacham Ngwafor:

"Cameroon born, Prof. Wilfred Fon Mbacham was on December 8th 2017 declared 2017's winner of the World Academy of Sciences' (TWAS) Regional Prize for Africa. The distinguished international Malaria investigator is being honoured for outstanding efforts to promote public understanding and proliferation of science and technology across Africa and beyond.

The Public Health Advocate, who was nominated by the Cameroon Academy of Science, reportedly flexed unconquerable academic muscles with scores of peers to emerge the best choice of the TWAS-ROSSA Committee in Trieste, Italy. Prof. Wilfred Mbacham is said to have won the heart of the TWAS-ROSSA Committee for providing substantial data sets for policy considerations in Cameroon and initiating major projects that have brought more than 6 million dollars' worth of funds to the University of Yaoundé I for research and capacity building, notably the EU-Funded FP-7 - PRD College & the intra-ACP scholarship program named AFIMEGQ (Africa for Innovation, Mobility, Exchange, Globalisation and Quality).

It is also said his research output and applications have exerted lasting impacts on lives in Cameroon, the Central African Region and a lot of potential for Africa and humanity. The laureate's academic prowess dates as far back as 1989 when he obtained a Doctorat de Specialité in Molecular Parasitology from the University of Yaoundé I, and a Doctor of Science degree in Tropical Public Health from Harvard University in (1997).

Wilfred Mbacham has been chair of the Program Management Committee of the International Atomic Energy Agency- African Framework Agreement program of 41 member states since Nov 2015. He is highly reputed for training more than 65 Masters students, 14 PhDs and has some 110 publications in peer reviewed international journals."

Needless to say, we are all THRILLED and PROUD! CONGRATULATIONS & GODSPEED, Sir!!!

LADYKATE & JEROME NDI WEDDING DAY! (SATURDAY, JULY 19 2014)

His Excellency The Ambassador of The Republic Of Cameroon to The United States of America addresses the Couple and the Gathering.

PLEASE CLICK ON IMAGE TO LISTEN TO SONG BY SAKERETTES! (If we could sound this good with ZERO REHEARSING then I can conclude that our Dining Hall Devotions Skills have remained firmly intact!!) PLEASE CLICK ON PICTURE TO VIEW SNIPPET OF THE CLASS OF 1987 "LADIES IN WAITING" ENTRANCE THE CHURCH & RECEPTION CEREMONIES...

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Class of 1984's Dr. PATIENCE FIELDING, in recognition of her work as an International Education/Development Consultant was invited in June 2014 to attend an EXHIBITION at the NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS. The Museum was closed to the public for the PRIVATE viewing and COCKTAIL RECEPTION that followed. The Guest of Honor at the Event was none other than Dr. JILL BIDEN, wife of the Vice President of the United States of America. (See Pictures). 

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CONAKRY, GUINEA—

Fear about Ebola can be as lethal as the virus itself. 

In mid-September, eight people on an Ebola-awareness team – including health workers, local officials and journalists – were killed, their machete-scarred bodies found in a septic tank in a southeast Guinean village. 

Days later, in the Guinean town of Forecariah, relatives of an Ebola victim attacked and injured at least two Red Cross workers they believed were mishandling the woman's corpse.  

It’s Paulyne Ngalame Ntuba’s job, as a communications and community engagement specialist for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to clear up misunderstandings that breed such fear. 

The Cameroon native, 39, usually focuses on HIV/AIDS prevention back at the agency’s headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. But she went to a brown-bag lunch for employees of African descent and heard an appeal to help her Ebola-stricken home region. 

"I responded before I became scared," she said. Weeks later, she landed in Guinea for a 30-day detail.

PLEASE CLICK ON LINK BELOW TO READ THE ENTIRE STORY ... It’s difficult to avoid hearing or reading about Ebola. It has become equally difficult to avoid feeling nervous about the deadly virus as its outbreak continues to kill thousands of men and women in West Africa. It has even resulted in a death in America. Thomas Erin Duncan returned from Liberia and was admitted into Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital on Sept. 30. The virus took his life eight days later. The fear is real, and Paulyne Ngalame Ntuba understands that is human nature. But she also wants people to know the truth about the virus and clear up any misunderstandings. Ngalame Ntuba, 39, spoke at the home of Avery and Mary Lynn White in Bainbridge Saturday about her experience with the virus. She has spent the past 14 years as a communications and community engagement specialist for the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention, focusing primarily on HIV/AIDS at the Atlanta headquarters. But when asked to travel to Guinea for 30 days to spread awareness and educate citizens on Ebola, she said yes. Looking back, the Cameroon native wonders what pushed her to agree to visiting ground zero for virus’ most recent outbreak. “I describe it as the fear part of my brain got deactivated,” Ngalame Ntuba said. “And I’m not a reckless person, but I prayed about it because I just felt this was what I should do.” PLEASE CLICK ON LINK BELOW TO READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE IN "THE POST-SEARCHLIGHT"

MAIDEN COPY OF TH'INCLINE MAGAZINE, featuring Dr. ENAKA YEMBE NJOH on its cover is available for purchase @ AMAZON.COM PLEASE CLICK ON PICTURE TO PURCHASE!!

N.B. An Article on Sr. Jacky is posted on the TRAILBLAZERS Page of this website at: 

http://www.sakerpride.com/TRAIL-BLAZERS.html There's also more on the VOPS Ministry on Facebook at:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Victim-Offender-Prison-Care-Support-VOPS/393989414057495

SIPEC - Sherai’s Initiative for Promoting Entrepreneurs in Cameroon whose Founder is Class of 2001‘s ETONDE MARTIN, launched the first edition of its magazine on Saturday February 21, 2015 at the Star Land Hotel in Bonapriso – Douala, and thevevent was attended by about 100 people mainly entrepreneurs, sponsors and business professionals. SIPEC was created in late half of 2013 and its objectives since then have been to take entrepreneurs from humble beginnings and create household names out of them, propel them to success by equipping them with success tools and connecting them with the right stakeholders to ensure their success. Says SIPEC founder, Etonde Martin: Since its inception, SIPEC has organized networking events to connect entrepreneurs with prospective clients. In 2015, SIPEC has decided to go the extra mile to meet one of the most pressing needs of entrepreneurs, “access to capital”. This is a complaint we have heard one too many times”. With the partnership of venture capitalists and lending houses like OVAMBA, SIPEC is meeting the financial needs of Cameroon’s Entrepreneurs. The SIPEC magazine is poised to contribute to the propelling of entrepreneurship in Cameroon and also its sponsors. This magazine is a business magazine that gives readers an insight into the economic heartbeat of Cameroon. You want to register a business, know what sectors are lucrative, what the banks are saying about business loans, investment opportunities available, what to know prior to moving back to Cameroon to ensure a seamless transition and so on, you want to subscribe for the SIPEC magazine. The magazine will be available quarterly and will be sold through preferred vendors.  More information is available on the SIPEC website @  www.sipec.co.uk **By the way, if, like me, you wondered where on earth the "SHERAI" which is what the "S" in SIPEC stands for, CLICK ON THIS LINK and cease to ponder:  http://www.sheraizdelightz.com/about.php

CAN YOU FIGURE OUT WHAT'S GOING ON???  IF YOU CAN'T, EVEN AFTER YOU'VE VIEWED THE ALBUM, THEN YOU JUST MIGHT HAVE TO WAIT A  COUPLE MORE WEEKS!! AFFAIRE À SUIVRE ...  WELL, THAT "COUPLE OF WEEKS" FLEW BY! SO, MESDAMES ET MESSIEURS, LA SUITE!!! INTRODUCING Mr. & Mrs. HUSEMAN!!!!!

If you haven't heard of the Afro Print clothing brand  "KOKO NANGA" , it is about time you caught up with the ANKARA FASHION times and the person behind this growing enterprise! Her name is Maryanne Enanga Mokoko, and she is the brilliant and ultra fashion savvy daughter of Plucky Class of 1977's Esther Ewune Mokoko-Tambe, a fact which ushers her automatically into the EXCLUSIVE group of SAKERETTE-CARATS, given that she is herself a Class of 1996-2001 SBC graduate!  

Enanga, has been into fashion from as far back as she can remember, but she formally started this venture in 2006, during her 2nd year in college. Her former brand was  Côté Minou , one she started and ran with co-partner Stephanie Mouapi, for 5 years.

This past May 20th 2016, Maryanne launched the online shop for her own brand with  www.kokonanga.com .  There you can find jackets, skirts, dresses, jumpers, pants at fabulous prices.

Since then, Iya Enanga, who still capably holds down her Corporate America, Banking Sector job, has been touring top fashion cities; showcasing her unique and very stylish take on African fashion.  GO, KN!!!

KNOCK-DOOR DRUMS A WEEK LATER!! CARAT ELIZA ANYANGWE IS "BETROTHED"!! (July 13 2017)

​... And a short week after, Ms ELIZA ANYANGWE, "falla-back" of CARAT BARON ANYANGWE got "betrothed" to Mr. Joseph Conteh!!!!!! CONGRATS to the LOVEBIRDS and to Professor & Dr. Mrs. ANYANGWE, all over again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

UPDATE: February 2019  Graduated as the first Cameroonian Global Peace Builder Program Associate of Hiroshima Peace Building Center (HPC) and the Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA)

With Dr. JILL BIDEN, 2nd LADY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Class of 1974's Dr. NESSIE NDIVE HILL RECEIVED THE  "MY CHOICE FOR EQUALITY AWARD"  AT THE GLOBAL ETHICS FORUM CONFERENCE IN BANGALORE, INDIA IN JANUARY 2014

On January 3-5, 2014, Globethics.net held its fifth Global Ethics Forum (GEF) Conference and the theme was “Equal in an Unequal World – The Value of Values in Responsible Business.”  The Conference was organized by Globethics.net in collaboration with the Centre for Corporate Governance and Citizenship (www.corpgovernance.in/), Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), Bangalore, India, and the Centre for International Business Ethics (CIBE) ( www.cibe.org.cn/en/ ), China. 

The Conference focused on showcasing best practices in ethical business and corporate responsibility, promoting values in responsible leadership and their role in addressing inequality to transform business and society. The Conference program featured eminent speakers from around the world, including three international Chairs of the Global Ethics Forum:  • Mr. Walter Fust, Swiss Ambassador, President of Globethics.net • Prof. Judge Mervyn King, Chairman of the International Integrated Reporting Committee (IIRC) • Mr. S.D. Shibulal, CEO and Co-Founder, Infosys, India • Dr. Kamud Scrinivasan, President, Intel India • Dr. and Professor Christoph Stückelberger, Executive Director and founder of Global Ethics .net ( www.globethics.net/web/gef/programme-2014 )

As an attendee and participant of the Global Ethics Forum Conference and member of Global Ethics Geneva, Switzerland, Dr. Nessie Ndive Hill participated in several engaging panel discussions and initiatives including “Gender Equality.”   At the same time, “My Choice for Equality” initiative was also launched with the assistance of Global Ethics partner in India The Fourth Wave Foundation, as an attempt to provide global recognition to individuals who have stood up against inequality of any form, and taken action towards establishing a more equal, impartial and fair world.  This year's conference theme attracted hundreds of participants from the private, public and academic sectors as well as NGOs from India and around the world who addressed inequality issues, and in an effort to promote ethics in business and corporate social responsibility.  Numerous testimonials were received from all over the world, describing the heroic efforts of ordinary individuals who took extraordinary actions against inequality, including calls from people in about 18 different countries, who have tackled issues in the field of education, gender, class, race, religion, and physical disability. It was a pleasure for the team at Globethics.net to read the stories and to learn about many remarkable individuals across the globe.  The list of the top ten nominations were announced in no particular order and those nominated received recognition awards at the Global Ethics Forum in Bangalore, India. All nominations were posted on the official website. For more information, please visit Global Ethics' Facebook page or check them out on Twitter.

CONGRATULATIONS, MADAM PROFESSOR OF EPIDEMIOLOGY @ THE SCHOOL OF HEALTH SYSTEMS & PUBLIC HEALTH, ​UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA - SOUTH AFRICA

CLASS OF 1969 "MAJOR", Dr. STELLA CHINWE NWIGWE ANYANGWE

Yet another "RED FEATHER" has been added to Class of 1969's Dr. STELLA CHINWE NWIGWE ANYANGWE's cap with her acceptance, on Tuesday November 6th 2014, of an appointment as Professor of Epidemiology at the School of Health Systems and Public Health of the University of Pretoria!   Being the first ever Honorary Professorship that the Faculty of Health Sciences of UP has given , it took the institution almost a year to request and obtain recommendations, references and testimonies about Dr. Anyangwe's work from referees the world over, (among whom were our very own distinguished Cameroonian Professors Rose Leke and Georges Ekosse), and within WHO, before the decision was made.  ​In this position, she will teach and train graduate students in Epidemiology and Global Health, and supervise research and theses. She will also spear-head the pilot basic training course in Disaster Risk Management, the area of work that she coordinated as her last assignment with the World Health Organization. The "ICING ON THE CAKE" is the definitely the fact that her contract is flexible enough to allow her self-styled "retired-but-not-tired" mind and body to do whatever and go wherever they'd like to go! And, by the way, did I ever mention that she is the President of ROTARY CLUB, PRETORIA WEST??? The feathers are really fighting for space on this highly accomplished woman's cap, for real, and we couldn't be any Prouder or Happier! 

CONGRATULATIONS ARE ONCE MORE IN ORDER FOR CLASS OF '69 MAJOR PROFESSOR STELLA CHINWE NWIGWE ANYANGWE, upon her election as DIRECTOR FOR THE AFRICA REGION on the World Association For Disaster And Emergency Medicine (WADEM) BOARD

Prof Stella Anyangwe, an Honorary Professor in Epidemiology at the School of Health Systems and Public Health at the University of Pretoria (UP), has been elected as Director for the Africa Region on the World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine (WADEM) Board. Prof Anyangwe’s two-year term in this position will commence immediately following the 19th World Congress on Disaster and Emergency Medicine that will be held in Cape Town from 21–24 April 2015.  PLEASE CLICK ON LINK BELOW TO VIEW THE FULL STORY:

http://www.up.ac.za/news/post_2059147-prof-stella-anyangwe-elected-to-board-of-directors-of-wadem- SAKERETTES MARILYN SIMO SHANG ('77) & EMELDA NDINJIAKAT ('97) GIVE BACK THROUGH THEIR PARTICIPATION IN FAITH GARDENS MEDICAL MISSION TO CAMEROON. (JULY 2014)

Mr. PHILEMON YANG, (Center) at the STAR BUILDING, YAOUNDE Mrs. Marilyn Shang Simo (Class of '77)

PLEASE CLICK ON ICON ABOVE TO READ IN-DEPTH REPORT OF THE EXEMPLARY HUMANITARIAN OUTREACH EFFORT!

My Dear Paulyne, The reason I neither informed you that I had stumbled upon this VOA article nor told you I was going to "SakerPride" it, would be glaringly obvious to anyone who knows you and your SELFLESS, MODEST, personality: You would have tried to dissuade me! You would have said one of those your "This is not about me" things, and then I would have had to "waste precious time" trying to explain to you that I "get that" BUT, cannot help admiring, commending and publicly recognizing you for doing what VERY FEW would ever do: WALK , EYES WIDE OPEN, INTO A HIGHLY RISKY & LETHAL SITUATION, TO SAVE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE THEY DO NOT EVEN KNOW!!!!!!!!!  Look, my dear! When I heard you were heading off to Guinea for this "badluck" trip, I assumed you had been "forcefully deployed" out there, only for me to learn that you VOLUNTEERED to go???!!!! GUUUUURL! WHO DOES THAT?? What Mother, Wife, Daughter, Sister ... who is as cherished as you are - takes on such a daunting task??? Clearly, Only one whose heart is in the right place; one who is capable of dying to self enough to put "The Good of Mankind" ahead of her own safety & comfort; one who understands the peculiar MISSION that their Creator sent them to this earth to accomplish. And then WHO, having done ALL this, comes back and only says a quiet "I am back safely; Thank you for your prayers" instead of flooding Facebook with posts, out-tweeting Twitter, and snap-chatting their very soul away? You are something, Ms Ngalame-Ntuba. REALLY!!                                                            God Bless You!!

A Red Cross volunteer helps the CDC’s Paulyne Ngalame Ntuba put on personal protective equipment, typically worn by burial teams, in Forecariah, Guinea, on October 5, 2014. (Photo courtesy of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  The CDC's Paulyne Ngalme Ntuba, left, confers with an aide to Guinea's prime minister, Mohamed Said Fofana, en route from Forecariah on Sept. 27, 2014. (Carol Guensburg/VOA)

http://www.voanews.com/content/in-ebola-stricken-guinea-calming-fears-with-talk/2475205.html SHE REALLY IS BACK, HEALTHY, & SPEAKING UP!!!

Paulyne Ngalame Ntuba speaks about her experience in Guinea. Photo by: Powell Cobb Atlanta CDC worker addresses Ebola fears, discusses 30-day trip to Guinea (Article Published at 9:59pm on Tuesday, October 28, 2014, in "THE POST SEARCHLIGHT") http://www.thepostsearchlight.com/2014/10/28/atlanta-cdc-worker-addresses-ebola-fears-discusses-30-day-trip-to-guinea/ TWO SAKERETTES TAKE KUMASI- GHANA BY STORM!!! THE LAUNCHING OF "TH'INCLINE INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE" (MAY 25th 2015)

Mrs. Clara Ebai Selaboy ('85) Ms Beryl Nalowa Esembe ('88)

CLASS OF 2006/2008'S "WINNIE PRAISE"  RELEASES HER DEBUT ALBUM "THE YEAR OF FAVOUR"

Winnie Francine Belombo (aka WINNIE PRAISE) is a song writer and gospel singer who firmly believes she is called by God to Spread His word across the nations, Encourage believers, and Pull many unto the Lord. Winnie Praise, who has written over 60 songs just released her first album entitled  "THE YEAR OF FAVOUR"  which is currently available in Cameroon and South Africa, and will soon be available online. By the way, she also works as an Internal Auditor at ONYX Allied Services, Cameroon SA , Bonapriso and is the CEO of  "Winnie’s Exquisite Cakes" .  https://www.facebook.com/exxquisitecakes?fref=ts Currently based in DOUALA, Winnie credits her 7 years in Saker Baptist College as Student #5053 and also her stay in South Africa where she studied Accounting and Finance at the university of the Western Cape, Cape Town, for her keen interest in music. She now desires to share her talent & passion for gospel music at SAKERETTE EVENTS, with the nation of Cameroon and with the world at large, so the name of the Lord will be glorified. THAT is certainly a worthy MISSION and we can only wish her continued SUCCESS!

ARRAH MANDIP CELEBRATES HER 40th BIRTHDAY WITH HER ExSSA-MIDLANDS SISTERS IN TOW, ON OCTOBER 25th 2014...CONGRATS!

PLEASE CLICK ON PICTURE TO SEE A FEW MORE! CLASS OF 1978's MARIE-LOUISE NGWA CHEKA MAKES HISTORY AS  "THE FIRST EVER APPOINTED FEMALE CRTV STATION MANAGER IN THE NORTHWEST"! 

Receiving a congratulatory hug from Mommy Dearest on "Installation Day"!

VICTIM-OFFENDER PRISON CARE SUPPORT PROGRAM (VOPS) http://vopsst.org/ In shedding light on the kind of person who would be warmly welcomed into The Kingdom of Heaven, Jesus Christ, in MATTHEW 25:36, made the following statement: "I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me." Well then, watch the Video Below and see just what that looks like in concrete terms! As for Sister Jacky's "MOVES" and "ACCOUTREMENT", they sure make Whoopi Goldberg, in all her "SISTER ACT" splendor, look like a joke! (LOL) OBOSO, My Dear!

Sister Jacky IN ACTION at NEW BELL PRISON in Douala - Cameroon

PLEASE CLICK ON THIS PICTURE TO VIEW ALBUM OF EVENT ExSSA-DALLAS' Dr. PETRA ARREY'S TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE CEREMONY (Saturday, MARCH 14 2015)

PLEASE CLICK ON BOTH IMAGES ABOVE TO VIEW PICTURES OF THE VERY COLORFUL CEREMONY!  The Proud Father's Remarks:

"As for the lovely Sakerettes? OMG! I even taught there a while ago with Miss Binder, Mr. William Tayui, Bodylawson, etc. Our sincere thanks also go especially to Mrs. Miranda Kwame and husband for the wonderful participation. She also doubled as our Co-MC and we all know the success or failure of any event depends on the MCs and they did a wonderful job with Mola Lambe (President Molua Lambe). We owe a lot to them. The Sakerettes also made sure the food was of top class and not only cooked and provided, also stood around to make sure everybody was served delicious African dishes. They even did a wonderful presentation that put the crowd dancing for a long time." 

ExSSA-BAMENDA CELEBRATES WITH  CLASS OF 1978's PROFESSOR FRIDA AMAH EYOVI NJWE (Sunday, January 8 2017) CONGRATULATIONS!

PLEASE CLICK ON THIS PICTURE TO VIEW ALBUM OF THE ENGAGEMENT CEREMONY ... PLEASE CLICK ON THIS PICTURE TO VIEW PICTURES FROM THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION AT PC NTAMULUNG, BAMENDA 

PLEASE CLICK ON THIS PICTURE TO VIEW ALBUM OF THE WEDDING CEREMONY ... SAKERETTE-CARAT, ACHARE TAKOR GRADUATES BEST IN HER COURSE, with  an LLM in International Business Law! (Friday, July 14 2017)

CLICK ON THIS IMAGE TO VIEW MINI ALBUM!! GRAD with her Mom, Class of 1969 MAJOR, Aunty EYERE MBIWAN TAKOR

Please Click On This Image  To Access her  "I DREAM OF PARIS"  Editorial and TRÈS  CHIC Photo Shoot in The World's Fashion Capital Please Click On This Image To Access her  ONLINE SHOP! www.kokonanga.com Maryanne, (Top, Center), with her models showcasing the KN wildcard collection "Fashion Capitals" at the GQ Red & Black Anniversary Event in Washington, DC. CONTACT INFO: Maryanne Enanga Mokoko Designer at Koko Nanga Phone: 202-247-7313 Email:  Koko.nanga@gmail.com Instagram: @kokonanga Social Media Platforms: Facebook:  www.facebook.com/kokonangaofficial Twitter:  www.twitter.com/kokonanga Instagram:  www.instagram.com/kokonanga Website/Online Shopping:  www.kokonanga.com

KUDOS TO OUR NEWLY APPOINTED SAKERETTE PRINCIPALS!!!

​The Decree appointing Principals to various Government Secondary and High Schools in Cameroon was signed on Thursday September 13 2018 and, featuring very prominently and deservedly on the list were 4 WORTHY SAKERETTES: - CLASS OF 1979's FRIDA ENOW TAKOR (erstwhile Tutor & Housemother) who was appointed PRINCIPAL of LYCEE BILINGUE MAMBANDA - DOUALA, - CLASS OF 1981's JUDITH LIMUNGA GOBINA who was appointed PRINCIPAL of GOVERNMENT HIGH SCHOOL (GHS) GREAT SOPPO, - CLASS OF 1983's CECILIA LYONGA TANDE who was appointed PRINCIPAL of LYCEE BILINGUE (BILINGUAL HIGH SCHOOL) MOLYKO, and  - CLASS OF 1987's ELIZABETH LYONGA ELIVE, who was appointed PRINCIPAL of GOVERNMENT BILINGUAL HIGH SCHOOL (GBHS) LIMBE.

We extend our hearty CONGRATULATIONS and wish them GODSPEED as they seek to handle the duties entrusted to them in the midst of the prevailing adverse conditions.

Ms Judith Limunga GOBINA (Class of '81) Mrs. Frida Enow Takor (Class of '79)

Mrs. Cecilia LYONGA Tande (Class of '83) Mrs. Elizabeth LYONGA Elive (Class of '87)  EVARISTUS NKONGCHU Esq, SPOUSE OF CLASS OF 1994's MARIA NDIWANE NKONGCHU SWORN IN TO PRACTICE FOR THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS!!!!!!!!!

THREE SAKERETTES MAKE NEWS IN CAMEROON'S HIGHER EDUCATION SECTOR!!

CLASS OF 1973 SAKERETTE  PROFESSOR DORA SHU MBANYA MD; PhD; FRCPath  (Student #511) APPOINTED VICE DEAN OF STUDIES AT THE FACULTY OF MEDICINE & BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY OF YAOUNDE I

We are ELATED to announce the recent appointment of Class of 1973's Professor Dora SHU Mbanya to the position of  Vice Dean in Charge of Studies in the Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Yaounde, the nation's oldest School of Medicine fondly remembered as CUSS. Dr. Dora Shu Mbanya who is, herself, a 1982 graduate of the University Center for Health Sciences (CUSS) also has a PhD in Haematology from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne in the U.K. (1990)

​HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS, Big Sis, for this well-deserved and long overdue "nod"!!!

Hardly ever has the French saying "Jamais Deux (2) Sans Trois (3)" made such (positive) sense than now that, on the heels of the appointments of Dr. Nalova Endeley and Professor Dora Shu Mbanya (featured above),  CLASS OF 1987's Dr. Lucy Ayamba Ndip , a seasoned Medical Microbiologist with special interest on emerging infectious diseases has now been appointed Deputy Vice Chancellor for Internal Control & Evaluation at The University of Buea!

CONGRATULATIONS, Doc! 

CLASS OF 1988 SAKERETTE VICTORINE M. KARNGONG (Student #1938) APPOINTED REGIONAL STUDY ENGINEER FOR PETROLEUM PRODUCTS FOR THE SOUTHWEST REGION

After her studies at the University of Buea, Victorine Karngong went on to ENS Yaounde where she studied Chemistry, graduating as the first girl and fourth student overall in her batch. She started off as a chemistry teacher, and her last post of responsibility was Head of the Chemistry Department Lycée Bilingue de Bafia. She was subsequently transferred to Lycée de Biyemassi but being unable to teach chemistry in French she wound up in the school’s Library, a position she did not quite cherish. Fortunately, a M(Eng), University of Padua sponsored course was launched by the NASPW (National Advanced School of Public Works), which comprised a scholarship by the EU to train 500 water engineers in Cameroon after the cholera epidemic which killed thousands of Cameroonians. She therefore earned her Master’s in Engineering and moved from the Ministry of Secondary Education to the Ministry of Water Resources and Energy last year (2015). When ExSSA-YAOUNDE sent her off in July (see pictures below), she was heading off to work as Chief of Service for General Affairs and Statistics for Fako Division.  Well, this past Tuesday, 2nd of February 2016, the 8 pm news made it known that she had been appointed Regional Study Engineer for Petroleum Products for the South West Region, with office at Down Beach Limbe!!!!  Are we ELATED or what???? CONGRATULATIONS, Dear Victorine and GODSPEED!

ExSSA-YAOUNDE sends off Victorine, who was serving as the Branch's Vice Secretary, during their JULY 2015 Meeting. ExSSA-YAOUNDE's loss became ExSSA-LIMBE's gain!

Left: Class of 1967's Sis Joan Chuo Right: Victorine Karngong

A BEAUTIFUL DECEMBER WEDDING!!!! CLASS OF 2003's STUDENT #4385, AKAM ANYANGWE, WED DERRICK MEJAME (Saturday, 19 December 2015)

CLICK ON THIS IMAGE TO VIEW CAPTIONED ALBUM!!

... SOME 13 MONTHS LATER, ON JANUARY 3rd 2017, THE AJAME FAMILY, VERY MIRACULOUSLY, INCREASED 3 FOLD!!!!!! THE VIDEO TELLS THE INCREDIBLE STORY, TO THE GLORY OF GOD! WHAT A TESTIMONY!!!

Samida, Samara & Haven finally make it home from the hospital, a few days ago!! (March, 2017)

Wedding bells did chime and peal on Friday, July 7 2017 in London, to mark the entry into Holy Matrimony of CARAT BARON ANYANGWE, son of CLASS OF 1969 MAJOR, Dr. STELLA NWIGWE ANYANGWE and her CAT, Professor CARLSON ANYANGWE and (former) Ms LAUREN WOODS!!! We extend our hearty CONGRATULATIONS to the newly weds and pray for GOD'S BLESSING UPON THEIR UNION.  CONGRATULATIONS are certainly also in order, for the worthy "RAT" & CAT"!!!!!

WEDDING BELLS IN MADRID!! CLASS OF 1990's MARTHA NGOMBE WEDS CAT RAIMUNDO GARCIA (Saturday, June 9 2018)

The main setting was ALL SAINTS CHURCH in Boadilla del Monte, Madrid, and the date was the 9th of June 2018.  A remarkable number of CLASS OF 1990 "WINNERS",  - Mantina Njie Ntuba, Jayne Agbor, Playne Agbor Ebai, Esther Njui, Esther Achuo Nkwanyuo (from Britain), Eveline Tumenta Bell (from Germany), Bessem Ebai Ngassa, Constance Asoh Ndi, Genevieve Takusi Makia, Ambit Atanga (from USA), Tahirih Atem Ebako (from within Spain),  flew in to witness the wedding of their classmate, MARTHA LIKOWE NGOMBE to her beloved CAT, Señor RAIMUNDO GARCÌA !  ​As Martha herself says: "They made my day a memorable one. They accompanied my husband singing and dancing Bakweri/Douala songs. They left a mark that day." Must say, based on the 64 professional and amateur pictures I have laid my eyes on, that they did in fact make their presence felt and looked darn FLY doing so!  Those pictures ALL do an EXCELLENT, IMPECCABLE job of depicting the JOY that filled the atmosphere, but I do have a peculiar favorite. It's an "Uncommon" choice because it is NOT a picture of the Bride & Groom, but one that shows THE MOTHER-OF-THE-BRIDE dancing away in her KABA, sheer ECSTASY written all over her face, unadulterated MUNYENGE oozing out of her every pore!! 

SAKERETTE, EMILY MIKI, MEETS OBAMA from Egbe Monjimbo on Vimeo .

Picture Posted On The Obama Foundation's Official Facebook Page on 08/02! Emily sits 2nd from left, Front Row.

With Business Mogul, ALIKO DANGOTE

With Nigerian Musician, WAJE

IT'S RAINING SAKERETTE PhDs in SOUTH AFRICA!!! KUDOS!!!

PLEASE CLICK ON EITHER IMAGE TO VIEW ALBUM!!

Dr. Matilda Ngwe Asong Dr. Loretta Somo Ikome Dr. Loretta Ikome  (Class of 1987) graduated from the university of Pretoria on 12th of April. Her thesis titled USING AFAAN OROMOO AS LANGUAGE OF AND TEACHING IN ADDIS ABABA; POLICY, PROBLEMS AND STRATEGIES investigates the challenges learners who speak only AFAAN OROMOO face using AMHARIC as the only language of learning and teaching in Addis Ababa. It further examines the different teaching strategies used by teachers in multilingual classes in Addis Ababa. The thesis highlights the role mother tongue/first language in education and contributes to the area of inclusive education in primary schools.

Dr. Matilda Ngwe Azong  graduated on the 16th of May 2019 with a PhD in Environmental Management. The title of her thesis is 'Gender and vulnerability to climate change in the Bamenda Highlands Region, the Republic of Cameroon'. Her thesis investigated the disparities in female and male farmers' vulnerabilities to climate change and found out that vulnerability is a social process which develops over time. The study was conducted in Oku and Belo-Kom. She graduated from the University of Johannesburg, South Africa.

HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS TO THEM BOTH!!! By the way, this brings the number of SAKERETTE PhDs in South Africa to 3 ... in the last 12 Months!!!! 

FLYING THE SAKER FLAG FIRMAMENT HIGH IN TANZANIA!!!

Her name is Yvette L. Ayahmoh Mengot. She enrolled in SAKER BAPTIST COLLEGE as STUDENT #4959 in September of 2001. I am not sure what her aspirations were back then, but I am pretty sure that no matter how lofty they may have been, they are very unlikely to have surpassed what she achieved 2 days ago - on Wednesday, May 29th 2019, when she graduated with a Masters in psychology from the University of Dar Es Salaam at top of her class, with first class honors, with a 4.6 GPA. 

Any surprise that this overall 2019 Best Graduating Student has been selected to represent at the Julius Nyerere Pan African Conference this year which will be taking place in Arusha Tanzania? Certainly NOT!!!

Wondering what her future plans are? She's enrolling for a PhD and that is NO SURPRISE at all! Not for this youngest daughter of the LEGENDARY CHIEF A.D. MENGOT (God rest his ERUDITE soul!!) whose accomplishments in the field of ACADEMICS are quite unparalleled! 

KUDOS, YVETTE!!! KEEP SOARING

Yvette L. Ayahmoh Mengot MORE GRADUATION GLAD TIDINGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD, ON THE WAY!!!