Remarks by Ambassador Lamora at the University of Ngaoundéré

The Governor of the Adamawa Region, Professor Mamoudou, Vice Chancellor of the University of Ngaoundéré, Faculty, students, and distinguished ladies and gentlemen Good afternoon. It is a pleasure to be here at the University of Ngaoundéré. Thank you, Professor Mamoudou, for the invitation. Since my arrival in Cameroon just over two years ago, I have been fortunate to make official visits to seven of the ten regions of your fascinating country. The Adamawa Region is Number 8. This visit also marks my first trip as Ambassador to the beautiful city of Ngaoundéré. Although I have only been in the area for a short period of time, I have been welcomed very warmly. Thank you to the entire Ngaoundéré Community, for your hospitality. Before anything, Eid Mubarak to those fasting for the blessed month of Ramadan. As I listened to the various speeches this afternoon, it became clear to me, the tremendous amount of work you all have invested in the personal and professional development of your faculty, students, and community. For this, I am truly pleased to be a part of the inauguration of the Center for Transformative Education here at the University of Ngaoundéré. This occasion marks the culmination of several years of collaborative efforts between Cameroonians and Americans. The work that we do together has tremendous potential to transform societies, and today we are witnessing the beginning of the far-reaching effects that I am confident will result from the creation of this Center. This marks the beginning of the transformative education pedagogy, where teachers, lecturers, professionals, and students will engage in constructive discussions, pushing each other to challenge the status quo and improve educational outcomes for the generations to come.