Éducation

ACADEMIC STARS CELEBRATED! 30 TOP GCE ADVANCED LEVEL LAUREATES HONOURED IN YAOUNDÉ

2 Nov 2026 16:56 • 1 source

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Thirty outstanding students who excelled in the 2026 GCE Advanced Level examinations have received special recognition at the 2026 Barnabas Mbigha Excellence Awards (BMEA). The ceremony, held in Yaoundé on October 20, was chaired by Secondary Education Minister Prof. Pauline Nalova Lyonga, who praised efforts to promote academic excellence and inspire Cameroon’s next generation. Beyond celebrating brilliant academic performances, the event also spotlighted plans by the Peace and Comfort Medical Foundation to position Cameroon as a leading medical tourism destination in Central Africa. Foundation founder Barnabas Mbigha highlighted plans to develop modern healthcare infrastructure, improve access to medical services and mobilise the diaspora to support national development. The programme also featured an awareness session on hypertension and discussions on healthcare development. The awards celebrated 30 young academic achievers while placing education, healthcare and youth empowerment at the heart of Cameroon’s development agenda. Source: The Post Newspaper Cameroon