By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo
Frederic Arsène Youbi Si Nziko, a former pupil known as “Youbi,” has made a significant contribution to his alma mater, the Government Bilingual Primary School (GBPS) Mbalmayo, by donating school supplies valued at several million CFA francs.
The donation ceremony, held recently, was presided over by Thérèse Mani, the Subdivision Inspector of Basic Education for Mbalmayo. Dorote Ngo Yomkil, representing Youbi, presented the gifts and shared the donor’s heartfelt sentiments.
Conveying Youbi’s message, Ngo Yomkil stated: “This gesture is far more than a simple act of giving. It is a heartfelt expression of gratitude. Gratitude for the values, the knowledge, and the spirit of openness that this school instilled in me from my earliest years.”
Read the full Message of Frederic Arsène Youbi Si Nziko to the administration of GBPS Mbalmayo, presented by Dorote Ngo Yomkil.
The Divisional Officer of Mbalmayo,
The Mayor of the Town of Mbalmayo,
The sub divisional Inspector of Basic Education,
Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is with deep emotion and profound gratitude that I stand before you today, to make this humble donation to Government Bilingual Primary School of Mbalmayo.
It is the very institution where my educational journey began, between 1993 and 1996. Within these walls, I learned to write my first words and to read my first lines. At that time, this was the only English-speaking school in the whole of Mbalmayo; a place that offered opportunity, hope, and a vision of the world beyond.
This gesture is far more than a simple act of giving. It is a heartfelt expression of gratitude. Gratitude for the values, the knowledge, and the spirit of openness that this school instilled in me from my earliest years.
I would like to extend my most sincere thanks to Mr. Christopher Beatty, whose invaluable support has made this initiative possible; to Hôtel Relais Saint André; and to my elder brother, Mr. Fotso Robert, for his exemplary coordination and tireless dedication throughout this process.
Through their commitment and generosity, this project has been brought to life in the best possible conditions.
May this donation serve not only as a symbol of appreciation, but also as a message of encouragement to the teachers, the pupils, and the entire community; to continue pursuing excellence with the same passion and perseverance that have characterized this school for so many years.
Thank you.
By Frédéric Arsène Youbi Si Nziko
Read by Ms. Ngo Yomkil Doroté (Representative of the Donor)
