About Me because of the possibility ID theft many dates have been left out.
Background:
I like to tell people I am from East Texas. Very far east of Texas. I was born in the village of Kurume. This one is in Cameroon,
West/Central Africa - NOT Japan!
I began life in a funny way - born while my mom was in her farm with the help of a friend who was planting some crops. Plantain
leaves were my first bed. Because of that, my father gave me a biblical name. No, not from the new testament. My children did not
believe this until their grandmother assured them it was true.
My father as chief of the village founded by his grand father, also held the traditional kingship of the tribe. Thus the chief of
the most populous Bafaw city of Kumba could not act on matters of the tribe without my father. All that I am today, I learned while
sitting on his lap or by his side as he counseled with people of the village or the many German and English expatriates who stopped
at our house on their way from Buea to Nigeria. I grew at the time that many countries in Africa were fighting for their
independence. So, I met quite a few politicians.
Dad often told me that I was a child of the village. "When you were in mommy's tommy, you belonged to us. Once you were born, you
belonged to our people. Whatever you do for yourself, must be done so that your people will benefit from that also"
I started organising things early. Two villages, Kokaka 1-1/2 mile to our north and Ngolo Bolo, 3miles to the south were my first
practice field for organisation. With these two villages, my friend and I often organised football matches - well soccer. Those
kids walked to school to Kurume. The school was founded by my father and later transferred to the "Native Authority". After
independence it was called "Council School'. Today it is "government school, Kurume.
I was captain and often got my mother to organise the village women to prepare food for the visiting team. It was fun playing for
our parents and them sitting down for dinner with the visiting team and their parents. I was just ten!
When I made it to secondary school at age 12, I soon became involved. I joined the agricultural club and C.Y.F. -Christian Youth
Fellowship. I was secretary. During my senior year, I actually convinced the Principal to allow us to go on tour with our choir to
two schools. I went to Saker Baptist College and convinced their principal to allow us to visit. We were allowed to visit and stage
a drama. You see, Saker Baptist College is an ALL GIRLS SCHOOL. Boys did not just walk in there. Today, it is different.
After High school, I was successful in passing the entrance exam to Lycee Bilingue de Buea - High school. That was where I found out
the French and I were philosophically opposite. My determination not to be, "francophonised", led me to the USA. In 1972, this was a
miracle.
Why Kansas? That is a whole different story. Met and married (1972-2005) Betty a wonderful mother and spouse with whom we raised
four wonderful children then adopted three more!
Today I am married to Mireille an equally beautiful person who is just what I prayed for. I literally met her on my way to the
airport as I was returning to Texas from Cameroon. 10,000 miles away in Texas, I had my family investigate her and after my eldest
brother's approval, I proposed on the phone.
God's BLESSINGS come in surprising ways, especially since she is from a very culturally different part of
Cameroon than mine. I am Bafaw, from Kurume, near Kumba and she is Bamileke from Tonga, a world
away!
With my London University General certificate of education Diploma, I ended up in Southwestern College, Winfield Kansas. (January
1973 - August 1975). I managed to finish school while attending classes simultaneously in two colleges and working full time at
Winfield State hospital and later at GOTT manufacturing company making ice chests. I became involved in getting the soccer team
organised into a school sport with partial funding for equipment only. I was a charter member of Circle K, and learned to do
volunteer work. Two and a half years later, I went to Morgantown, West Virginia University for graduate studies in Agricultural
Economics. Two years later, I took my family home to Cameroon. I was employed by Cameroon Development Corporation
As an assistant project manager, I made tea that some of you reading this probably drank!
I returned to the USA with the intention to finish a Ph. D. Program. That was abandoned in favor of being a stay at home dad who
worked nights so mom could work days.
So I came to Texas - Big Texas but I choose small town CEDAR HILL. What attracted me to CEDAR HILL? The school system. That was 1987.
Go to page marked initiatives.
West/Central Africa - NOT Japan!
I began life in a funny way - born while my mom was in her farm with the help of a friend who was planting some crops. Plantain
leaves were my first bed. Because of that, my father gave me a biblical name. No, not from the new testament. My children did not
believe this until their grandmother assured them it was true.
My father as chief of the village founded by his grand father, also held the traditional kingship of the tribe. Thus the chief of
the most populous Bafaw city of Kumba could not act on matters of the tribe without my father. All that I am today, I learned while
sitting on his lap or by his side as he counseled with people of the village or the many German and English expatriates who stopped
at our house on their way from Buea to Nigeria. I grew at the time that many countries in Africa were fighting for their
independence. So, I met quite a few politicians.
Dad often told me that I was a child of the village. "When you were in mommy's tommy, you belonged to us. Once you were born, you
belonged to our people. Whatever you do for yourself, must be done so that your people will benefit from that also"
I started organising things early. Two villages, Kokaka 1-1/2 mile to our north and Ngolo Bolo, 3miles to the south were my first
practice field for organisation. With these two villages, my friend and I often organised football matches - well soccer. Those
kids walked to school to Kurume. The school was founded by my father and later transferred to the "Native Authority". After
independence it was called "Council School'. Today it is "government school, Kurume.
I was captain and often got my mother to organise the village women to prepare food for the visiting team. It was fun playing for
our parents and them sitting down for dinner with the visiting team and their parents. I was just ten!
When I made it to secondary school at age 12, I soon became involved. I joined the agricultural club and C.Y.F. -Christian Youth
Fellowship. I was secretary. During my senior year, I actually convinced the Principal to allow us to go on tour with our choir to
two schools. I went to Saker Baptist College and convinced their principal to allow us to visit. We were allowed to visit and stage
a drama. You see, Saker Baptist College is an ALL GIRLS SCHOOL. Boys did not just walk in there. Today, it is different.
After High school, I was successful in passing the entrance exam to Lycee Bilingue de Buea - High school. That was where I found out
the French and I were philosophically opposite. My determination not to be, "francophonised", led me to the USA. In 1972, this was a
miracle.
Why Kansas? That is a whole different story. Met and married (1972-2005) Betty a wonderful mother and spouse with whom we raised
four wonderful children then adopted three more!
Today I am married to Mireille an equally beautiful person who is just what I prayed for. I literally met her on my way to the
airport as I was returning to Texas from Cameroon. 10,000 miles away in Texas, I had my family investigate her and after my eldest
brother's approval, I proposed on the phone.
God's BLESSINGS come in surprising ways, especially since she is from a very culturally different part of
Cameroon than mine. I am Bafaw, from Kurume, near Kumba and she is Bamileke from Tonga, a world
away!
With my London University General certificate of education Diploma, I ended up in Southwestern College, Winfield Kansas. (January
1973 - August 1975). I managed to finish school while attending classes simultaneously in two colleges and working full time at
Winfield State hospital and later at GOTT manufacturing company making ice chests. I became involved in getting the soccer team
organised into a school sport with partial funding for equipment only. I was a charter member of Circle K, and learned to do
volunteer work. Two and a half years later, I went to Morgantown, West Virginia University for graduate studies in Agricultural
Economics. Two years later, I took my family home to Cameroon. I was employed by Cameroon Development Corporation
As an assistant project manager, I made tea that some of you reading this probably drank!
I returned to the USA with the intention to finish a Ph. D. Program. That was abandoned in favor of being a stay at home dad who
worked nights so mom could work days.
So I came to Texas - Big Texas but I choose small town CEDAR HILL. What attracted me to CEDAR HILL? The school system. That was 1987.
Go to page marked initiatives.
About Me
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How have I trained for this service in community?
After my election in 1995, I asked myself a question. What do I need to do to become a well rounded elected official with knowledge
to improve my city?
to Texas Municipal League (TML) and the National League of Cities (NLC).
That same year, I attended classes in, Treating Your Citizens as Customers, Leadership in Diverse Community and Effective
Communication with Citizens. Upon my return, I challenged them to get all front desk employees and managers to get training related
to customer service. Done!
I initiated town hall meetings where I invited citizens to talk to me in non council settings. This elicited some interesting letters
from some people. I had to discontinue this, unfortunately, because some fights aren't worth it even if you are right.
I have continued to be involved in organizations that help me be a better council person. In every organisation I have been party to,
my peers have recognised my input and I am either on the Board or making presentations when we meet! I am always here,
"At Your Service".
After my election in 1995, I asked myself a question. What do I need to do to become a well rounded elected official with knowledge
to improve my city?
to Texas Municipal League (TML) and the National League of Cities (NLC).
That same year, I attended classes in, Treating Your Citizens as Customers, Leadership in Diverse Community and Effective
Communication with Citizens. Upon my return, I challenged them to get all front desk employees and managers to get training related
to customer service. Done!
I initiated town hall meetings where I invited citizens to talk to me in non council settings. This elicited some interesting letters
from some people. I had to discontinue this, unfortunately, because some fights aren't worth it even if you are right.
I have continued to be involved in organizations that help me be a better council person. In every organisation I have been party to,
my peers have recognised my input and I am either on the Board or making presentations when we meet! I am always here,
"At Your Service".
