Cameroon’s secondary education boss, Minister Nalova Lyonga expressed her ministry’s commitment to strengthening ties with Tunisia during a meeting with Tunisian representatives at the opening of the 5th edition of the Open Days of the Private Higher Education and Vocational Training in held at the Tunisian Embassy in Yaounde.
The government of Cameroon has partnered with its counterpart of Tunisia to boost the secondary education sector in Cameroon. The partnership was arrived at during the opening of the 5th edition of the Open Days of Private Higher Education and Vocational Training in Tunisia held at the Tunisian Embassy in Yaounde on Monday February 17.
Before the event at the Tunisian Embassy in Yaoundé, Minister Nalova Lyonga had earlier met with Tunisian officials on February 6 this year. The delegation which was led by the Chargé d’Affaires of the Tunisian Embassy in Cameroon, His Excellency Mohamed Amine Ameur, held discussions designed to foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Speaking at the opening of the event, the Minister emphasized that this collaboration aims to learn from Tunisia’s experience in the education sector.
She highlighted the potential for adopting successful strategies and approaches that could benefit Cameroonian secondary education. While specific details of the planned collaboration were not immediately disclosed, the focus will be on identifying and implementing initiatives to enhance the quality of education and expand access to secondary schools across Cameroon. This renewed partnership builds on existing relations between the two countries.
The Open Days event provides an opportunity for Cameroonian education officials to engage with Tunisian educators and learn about innovative approaches to curriculum development, teacher training, and educational management. The collaboration, per experts, reflects the Cameroonian government’s commitment to improving the education sector and ensuring that all students have access to a quality education. By partnering with countries that have demonstrated success in education, Cameroon aims to accelerate its progress towards achieving its educational goals.
The collaboration with Tunisia also highlights the importance of international cooperation in addressing educational challenges, officials in the sector say. By sharing knowledge and resources, countries can learn from each other’s experiences and work together to create better educational opportunities for their citizens. The outcome of this collaboration is expected to lead to concrete initiatives that will improve the quality of secondary education in Cameroon, ultimately benefiting students and contributing to the overall development of the nation. The Minister’s commitment to this partnership signals a proactive approach to addressing educational challenges and a willingness to learn from international best practices.
