By Caspa Nuvaga.
The University of Bamenda has matriculated 8,826 students(Freshmen) for the 2026/2027 academic year according to Vice Chancellor Professor, during the 16th Matriculation ceremony on November 13th 2026.
During the event that held at the esplanade of the University, the Vice Chancellor Professor Theresia Nku’o Akenji congratulated the newly admitted students and urged them to build character while learning, stating that “Academic qualifications alone do not define an educated person”. The Vice Chancellor also called on all present to join in building a university that “inspires excellence, promotes innovation, embraces diversity, advances knowledge, and transforms society.”
A Matriculation speech was also presented to the students by professor Aloysius Njong Mom on the the theme, “The economics of time management among freshmen in the University of Bamenda.
Speaking to City Web, Njomve Damaris a student of the Higher Institute of Transport and Logistics (HITL), expressed excitement being part of the important occasion where she learned how to effectively manage her time during her academic journey.
