-Bookers Inter Trade International equips over 80 children with school supplies in first-ever back-to-school initiative
By Ikome Christie-Noella Eposi in Buea
More than 80 pupils and students of the Bwassa-Likombe community in Buea Subdivision, South West Region of Cameroon, have begun the 2025/2026 academic year with renewed hope after receiving school didactic materials from Bookers Inter Trade International Enterprise.
The donation exercise, which took place on Friday, September 5, at the Bwassa-Likombe Government Primary School, brought together traditional authorities, community leaders, the local health centre, teachers, parents, and children in a ceremony marked by gratitude and celebration.
The initiative was spearheaded by Dr. Barrister Molua Smith Becke, CEO of Bookers Inter Trade International, who underscored the value of empowering children through education.
In a speech delivered on his behalf by Irene Etombi, Dr. Becke described education as the greatest gift a child can receive. “An empowered child is the light for the family, the community, and the nation,” he affirmed. Coming just days before schools reopen on September 8, the gesture was described as a timely boost to parents already struggling to secure their children’s educational needs. Beneficiaries received school bags, books, pens, and other essential supplies to support their studies.
Receiving the materials on behalf of the school, Head Teacher, Cathy Ngomba expressed heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Becke and called on parents to play their part in ensuring children remain in school. “This is a wonderful gesture from Mola Becke. He has been assisting us for a long time, and I urge parents to make use of the materials available so our children can receive quality education for their future,” she said. The Head Teacher reminded parents that registration at the institution remains free of charge.
Community voices echoed the same gratitude. Likombe Council Chairman, Motome Paul, praised the initiative and urged parents to put the donation to proper use. “I have never seen such a gift to the community. Let us ensure the gifts handed to us are well used when schools resume, and let us not waste the infrastructure the government has provided,” he remarked.
Parents too were visibly touched. Speaking on their behalf, Pauline Makoko thanked the donor and prayed for God’s blessings on him, while appealing for continuity of the initiative. “Some of us have four or five children who have benefited from this gesture. I hope that in the future, this community can also become donors” she said.
The project was coordinated on the ground by Irene Etombi, head of the Back-to-School Campaign. Explaining why Bwassa-Likombe was chosen, she said the team believed every child deserves a chance to learn. “We want every child to have access to education and not be left behind. We look forward to returning here next year and extending this initiative to other communities” she stated.
She further emphasised that education requires collective commitment. “The children must study and work hard. We cannot do it for them. Parents, too, must keep encouraging their children on the importance of education” she urged.
As the children proudly clutched their new school supplies, hope was rekindled in Bwassa-Likombe. The smiles on their faces reflected more than just relief, it was a sign of possibility. With education widely recognised as the most powerful tool for shaping futures, the Bookers Inter Trade International initiative has planted seeds of empowerment in a community eager to see its children succeed.
At the close of the ceremony, community members expressed optimism that the programme would not only continue but also expand to benefit more children in neighbouring areas. For now, the over 80 pupils and students who walked home with new school materials carry not just books and pens, but also the promise of a brighter tomorrow.