Secretary of State, Ministry of Basic Education: Dr Asheri Kilo Is Capable

It was about mid night on January 5, 2019. From the serene atmosphere at the neighbourhood behind the Yaounde Central Hospital could be heard a song “come children of the rosary a sacred name you are bearing.” It is a holy rosary song, which is like the anthem of Our Lady of Lourdes College in Mankon, Bamenda, in the North West Region. Ex-student of the school, best known as LESANs had gathered to celebrate one of theirs. Dr Kilo Vivian Asheri, appointed by a Presidential Decree as the Secretary of State at the Ministry of Basic Education.

Dr Stella Bongwa Zekeng, a pharmacist and classmate to the newly appointed Secretary of State at the Ministry of Secondary Education was one of those echoing the holy rosary song.  She said “It is a wonderful and an unimaginable day as LESANs.” Dr Stella Bongwa is one of those who spent five years with Dr Asheri Kilo in Lourdes. “We all know Asheri as a very hard working person with zeal to get things done. We are here to acknowledge the fact that one of us has been recognised into a higher office in the country. We are having a grand time, while putting her in prayers so that God will guide her into her new duties,” Dr Bongwa explained. A sister to the newly appointed, Dr Judith Shang could not control her excitement as she screamed in amazement knowing that the government has recognised the capabilities of her sister. Dr Shang says she had expected her sister to someday get to where she is now. “She is a hard working woman and I am so proud of her. I have no doubt that she will do ex...