Press Release - It's a beautiful week

Bamenda, Cameroon, January, 26^th , 2016 – Tobby Vision Computer announced yesterday that it is raising funds via a rewards and equity crowd funding campaign on Indiegogo to enable it purchase three second hand personal computers, three personal computer tables, three computer room sitting stools to enable it teach/learn ICTs with ease.

Tobby Vision Computers set out to raise $1,000 on Indiegogo to enable it purchase three second hand personal computers, three personal computer tables, three computer room sitting stools and that is going to change the ICT teaching/learning in its school in particular and Africa in general.

Tobby Vision Computers is the African Union Commission Award winner as best Technical, Vocational Education Training (TVET) for the 21^st century in Africa and teaching Information and Communication Technologies to youths, farmers and students of Tubah, North West Region of Cameroon.

Tobby Vision Computers seeks to inspire men and women everywhere to reach for a star in ICTs in a safe and healthy environment. The centre is officially approved by the Ministry of Secondary Education Cameroon. It is not only approved in Cameroon but also by the African Union Commission, USAID and FHI360 as a TVET best practice centre in Africa providing skills for the 21^st century for work and leadership.

Speaking to the Press yesterday afternoon, the founder/Managing Director of Tobby Vision Computers stated “we have the vision of more TVET centres and tools and use for everybody, share it”.

Tobby Vision Computers was founded in Bamenda in 2002 and legally registered on the 4^th of September 2012. It was co–founded by Cornelius Tawong and Mangoh Yinike. It sustained to publish a Computer Studies textbook which sold more than five thousand copies in the first year and a thousand in just a single public school – Government Technical High School Nkwen–Bamenda in 2012.

Men and women everywhere anytime need to rise for ICTs for just $5!

Campaign Page URL: https://www.indiegogo.com/project/it-is-a-beautiful-week-your-little-drop-counts/embedded/10848556  

Contact:

Cornelius Tfurndabi Tawong

Executive Officer Tobby Vision Computers

Tel.: (+237) 675 425 551

corneliustawong@gmail.com

Good News! Hectares of Farm Land For Sale

South West land discovered in North West Region!! Hot area – good for the cultivation of palm estates, cocoa, sugar cane, plantains, pineapples, food crops etc.

Location: Five (5) kilometers away from the Bambui–Fundong highway at Mejang – Belo Sub Division, Boyo Division North West Region. Motorable constructed road to go to the farm.

Dimension: Five (5) hectares. More can be added when it is a good buyer

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Price: 2.000.000XAF per hectare negotiable

Synthesis Report on e-Forum Virtual Conference on ICTs for TVET

"What are the implications of the ICT revolution for Technical and Vocational Education and Training?" This question attracted 247 participants from 74 countries to come together online for 2 weeks on the UNEVOC e-Forum, and some of them also joined a one-hour live conference and thought of ways to share promising practices to improve access to vocational education as well as quality.

The virtual conference, organized by the UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre for TVET (Bonn, Germany) from 14 to 28 May 2013 was moderated by Nik Kafka, CEO and founder of Teach A Man to Fish, an international non-governmental organization supporting schools across the developing world, and aimed at opening up dialogue and facilitate the sharing of promising practices on integrating ICTs into TVET. The conversations focused on identifying what ICTs can do to enhance the reach and impact of TVET; which tools are available and how they improve learning outcomes; what ICT skills should young people have to enhance their employability; and which are the common challenges faced by TVET providers, teachers and policy makers in widening access to ICT in all regions of the world.

The virtual conference highlighted that ICTs can greatly contribute to improving the quality of education if used appropriately and has the potential to not only enhance people’s technical skills, but also helps to develop ‘transferrable’ or soft skills supporting lifelong learning. Participants expressed how ICTs in TVET can also enhance the perception of TVET, a form of education that is often regarded as second-class. The discussion further highlighted the need for a flexible and blended approach in incorporating ICTs into TVET, recognizing the crucial role of the teacher in its delivery. Concerns were raised that teachers may not always be prepared to use ICTs in their teaching. Participants recommended investing in on-going training and support for teachers and instructors to ensure the optimal use of ICT tools. Similarly, it was raised that teachers and students should be encouraged to share knowledge and resources online to boost the quality and availability of open educational resources (OER). Concerns were raised that if not addressed appropriately, the ‘digital divide’ is likely to widen, thus deepening existing inequalities. Participants from different parts of the world advocated for reducing the digital divide by providing basic literacy training and involving local communities in utilizing ICT in education. The challenge is to make sure the tools are inclusive and adapted to the local context, recognizing limitations in terms of access and quality.

See full report at: 

http://www.unevoc.unesco.org/fileadmin/up/2013eForum_virtual%20conferenceICTs%20for%20TVET.pdf

Mbum People In Bamenda (WICUDA) Celebrate New Year 2016

'Njuh' dance WICUDA Bamenda

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We do not make the future, but we have a vision of the future - Share it!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Tobby Vision Computers

Nigeria: Prioritization of Technical and Vocational Education

RTD General MUHAMADU BUHARI
PRESIDENT/ COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA.

We Will Prioritize Technical, Vocational Education

President Muhammadu Buhari a fortnight ago in Ilorin-Kwara State announced the resolve of his administration to improve access and quality of the nation’s educational system.

He said his administration would pursue this goal ”as far as our resource capacity and capability can support.”

Buhari in an address read on his behalf by Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Engr. Babachir David Lawal at the 40th anniversary of the university of Ilorin, said that his administration will give considerable attention to technical and vocational education and training
to provide skill manpower in applied sciences, engineering, technology and commerce to operate, maintain and sustain the nation’s economic activities for rapid socio-economic development.

Buhari said that the decision of his government was in recognition of the fact that globalization of market, interdependence of international systems, expanding roles of technology and high skilled technical, vocational and managerial leaders are the keys drivers of any national economy.

“Nigeria is not different. In the area of knowledge based economy we cannot but key into this global trend by giving desired attention to the education sector”, he stated.

Buhari who is the visitor to the University, added that “this will also help impact necessary skills and competencies leading to the production of artisans, technicians, technologists who will be enterprising and self-reliant, thus having the greatest potentials to generate employment and reduce poverty in our society.

“I must also emphasis, that the federal government alone cannot meet the need of higher education in Nigeria.

The private sector must be encouraged to invest in research and development in the universities. This means the universities must make themselves relevant to the private sector in order to attract funding.

“Therefore, the governing councils of the universities must begin to think outside the box in order to re position their universities for global competitiveness. There is also the need for, enhanced corporate social responsibility on the part of the universities in order to remain relevant and peaceful in the communities where they exist”.

While assuring Nigerians of the determination of his government to continue to support the upgrade of infrastructure, teaching materials and research equipment in the nation’s universities, Buhari noted that “our economic growth potentials are good and promising and will continue to receive favorable, credible endorsement by the international community. However, the impact of the investment we make in the field of education and training on the lives of the ordinary citizens will determine how far we can go in achieving our national aspirations.

“The task of grooming youths for national development revolves on the universities. I therefore appeal to our teachers not to use our students as their laboratories for their doctrines or as cannon folder for their struggles in the society. The children under your care must not be used as agents for the destabilization of our society. Our universities must demonstrate high quality intellectual leadership that will engender political, economic and social progress so that together we might build a nation that will be the pride of all”.

The president charged the Universities to key in to the evolving ethical revolution, noting that “without discipline, law and order no society cannot make any meaningful progress”.
excerpt from LEADERSHIP Nigeria newspaper.

NOTICE TO PRIMEX BENEFICIARIES

The Vice Chancellor of The University of Bamenda requests that students should consult the list of beneficiaries of the Presidential Grant posted on the notice board in the University campus.Those whose names appear on the list should copy the serial number that corresponds to his/her name, then present these at the corresponding payment points alongside the following documents:
a. Original and photocopy of National Identity Card or UBa student Identity Card.
b. Original and photocopy of 2013/2014 academic year school fee receipts.
The Vice Chancellor of The University of Bamenda requests that students should consult the list of beneficiaries of the Presidential Grant posted on the notice board in the University campus.

Payment will start on Thursday December 10th 2015 at 10:00.
NB: Check your names on the list tomorow(08/12/2015) afternoon.
Prof. Theresa NKUO-AKENJI
Vice Chancellor