University teachers in Cameroon have started receiving their allocation for research modernization, with payments beginning on September 21, 2026. Dr. Martial Patrick Abo'oze, a lecturer at the University of Douala's Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences, was among the first to receive the payment, amounting to 380,000 FCFA. He expressed relief, stating that the funds will enable him to publish his research articles. The payment process was supervised by the Minister of State, Professor Jacques Fame Ndongo.
According to Professor Wilfred Gabsa Nyongbet, Secretary General of the Ministry of Higher Education, the payment was initially scheduled to start on September 23, 2026. However, due to the diligence of the ministry, the funds were made available earlier, and the Minister of State decided to commence payments on September 21, 2026. A total of around 50 teachers were present to receive their payments on that day.
The allocation for research modernization was created by the President of the Republic, who ordered the payment of these funds to university teachers. The Minister of State, Professor Jacques Fame Ndongo, was present to oversee the payment process and congratulated those who had come to collect their funds. The allocation is part of the government's efforts to promote and modernize research in higher education.
The payment of these allocations is a significant development for university teachers in Cameroon, who have been waiting for the funds to support their research activities. The funds will enable them to publish their research articles, attend conferences, and engage in other academic activities. The university teachers have expressed gratitude to the President of the Republic for his initiative.
The Ministry of Higher Education has been working to ensure that the payment process is smooth and efficient. The Minister of State, Professor Jacques Fame Ndongo, has been closely involved in the process, ensuring that the funds are disbursed to the beneficiaries. The payment of these allocations is expected to boost research activities in Cameroon's universities.
The allocation for research modernization is part of the government's efforts to improve the quality of education in Cameroon. The government has been working to enhance the research capacity of university teachers, which is essential for the development of the country. The payment of these funds is a significant step towards achieving this goal.
University teachers in Cameroon have welcomed the payment of these allocations, which they believe will have a positive impact on their research activities. They have expressed appreciation for the government's initiative and look forward to continuing their research work with the support of these funds. The payment of these allocations is expected to have a lasting impact on the academic community in Cameroon.
Key points
- University teachers in Cameroon receive allocation for research modernization
- Payments began on September 21, 2026, under the supervision of the Minister of State
- The allocation aims to promote and modernize research in higher education in Cameroon
