SW Secondary Education Delegate fetes 25 years as school administrator.

The service was officiated by a college of clergy among them; the Parish Pastor of PC Molyko, Rev Dr Tabi Pascaline; the Associate Pastor of the same congregation, Rev Akupa Victor Mbebang and a guest pastor, Rev Ngoe Nelson. 

Other personalities who attended the event were; the Paramount Ruler of Buea, Chief Dr Esuka Endeley; former Director of Cabinet at the Prime Minister’s Office, Hon Meotu Paul Njie, and a cross section of South West secondary education stakeholders.

According to Dr Mrs Etonde Mbua, “By God’s grace, 25 years straight, the Lord has kept me as school administrator and I can only thank Him”.

Dr Mrs Etonde Mbua said through her service as school administrator this far, the major challenge has been that of managing personnel and ensuring they adopt to her vision.

Using her case as an example, Dr Mrs Etonde Mbua said, “there is nothing on earth that should stop a woman from pursuing her dreams and aspirations in life. It is never too late for a woman”.

She urged women to be productive to contribute to the wellbeing of their families. Quizzed on her plans for the future, Dr Mrs Etonde Mbua, said: “I keep my hands open, I surrender to the Lord from whom my help comes and He knows my tomorrow”.

Buea Paramount chief lauds Dr Mrs Etonde Mbua’s resilience

Speaking at the special church service, the Paramount Ruler of Buea, Chief Dr Esuka Endeley, lauded the resilience of Dr Mrs Etonde Mbua. The monarch said the South West Regional Delegate of Secondary Education loves without condition.

“It is because of these attributes of love, kindness, devotion to service that the palace took to the recommendation to confer on her the title of a notable,” he averred. 

Fako principals commend Dr Mrs Etonde Mbua

Speaking on behalf of principals of schools in Fako Division, David Moki, Principal of Government High School, GHS Mbonjo-Limbe, said Dr Mrs Etonde Mbua is a role model to everyone.

Former South West Secondary Education Delegate, Ngundu Francis, said Dr Mrs Etonde Mbua’s celebration of 25 years as school administrator is an inspiration to others. Ngundu commended her leadership skills and called on others to emulate her.

Meanwhile, clergy who spoke at the Service described Dr Mrs Edonde Mbua as a woman of prayer.

Raises over 6 million FCFA for church project 

During the service, Dr Etonde Mbua raised over 6 million FCFA for the completion of works on PC Molyko. She used the occasion to restate her desire to build a befitting house for the worship of God.

Dr Mrs Etonde Mbua as school administrator 25 years on

She stated as a classroom teacher in 1992 at Inter Comprehensive College. She has taught in schools like Mervick Bilingual High School Yaounde and Central Evening School Yaounde.

In 1994, she was sent to Molyko Bilingual Grammar School, BGS, as a classroom teacher of English Language and Literature in English. 

From 1995-2000, she served as part time lecturer of English 101 and 102 in the University of Yaounde.

In 2000, she was appointed principal of Government Secondary School Bojongo where she served for two years. 

In 2002, she was appointed principal of Government High School, GHS, Bokwaongo where she served for fourteen years. 

In 2016, she was sent to Bilingual Grammar School, BGS Molyko as principal. Since 2018, she has been serving as South West Regional Delegate of Secondary Education.

The woman of many caps

Dr Mrs Etonde Mbua is also a notable of the Buea chiefdom, a title holder in the Great Soppo Second Class Chiefdom. 

She is also a Councillor at the Buea Council and global president of the Fako Women N’Endinge (FAWONE). The wife and mother of four is currently serving a second mandate as chairperson of PC Molyko.

By Cyprain Bekali, Journalism student

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3484 of Wednesday June 25, 2025