A leading technology professional and philanthropist from Nwa Subdivision has expanded his long-running educational support program, providing financial assistance to hundreds of students preparing for the 2026 General Certificate of Education (GCE) examinations.
Nkah Pascal Kari, a Yaoundé-based elite of Nwa and National President of ICT Specialists in Cameroon, recently announced a 700,000 FCFA support package for candidates affected by the relocation of the GCE examination centre from Nwa to Sabongari.
Under the initiative, each student travelling from Nwa to Sabongari to sit the examinations will receive 5,000 CFA francs to help cover transportation costs. In comparison, candidates already based in Sabongari will receive 1,000 CFA francs each.
The program is the latest chapter in what has become a four-year commitment by Mr. Nkah to educational development in the subdivision.
Speaking to Laarry Times, he explained that his direct involvement in supporting students began in 2022 at Government High School (GHS) Nwa, at a time when the effects of the Anglophone crisis had significantly disrupted education in the area.
"I started giving this support in 2022, beginning with my former school, GHS Nwa," he said. "At the time, the situation was very difficult because of the crisis. Many students were no longer attending school, and the institution was struggling."
According to Mr. Nkah, the first group of beneficiaries produced encouraging results. Of the 16 candidates who sat the GCE examinations that year, 15 passed, with only one candidate falling short after failing three subjects. The outcome strengthened his resolve to continue supporting education in the community.
Since then, he has organized annual academic competitions and scholarship schemes, personally supervising the programs and maintaining regular engagement with schools across the subdivision. "I have remained consistent because I see it as my responsibility to give back to the community," he said.
Beyond examination support, Mr. Nkah says he has invested close to one million FCFA in scholarship assistance for around 70 students, including several GCE candidates from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Education stakeholders say such interventions have provided critical support for students facing financial and logistical challenges, particularly in communities still recovering from years of insecurity.
The latest initiative follows concerns raised over the transfer of the GCE examination centre from Nwa to Sabongari, a move that requires many candidates to travel considerable distances to sit their examinations.
During his discussions with Laarry Times, Mr. Nkah also pledged to work with other elites, school administrators, and education authorities to seek the restoration of the examination centre to Nwa before the 2027 session.
Community members have welcomed the announcement, describing it as a practical intervention that will ease the burden on families while helping students focus on their studies.
In addition to his educational projects, Mr. Nkah has supported sporting competitions, cultural initiatives, and community development activities in Nwa. His contributions have earned him recognition as one of the subdivision's most active philanthropists and advocates for youth empowerment.
As candidates prepare for this year's examinations, many parents and teachers hope that such support will not only improve access to education but also inspire a new generation of students to pursue academic excellence despite the challenges facing the region.
@Laarry Times
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