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Ace journalism trainer, Prof Enoh Tanjong retires.

 Professors, Communication experts, Members of Parliament and former students of Prof Enoh Tanjong on November 21st crowded the Parliamentarian Flats Hotel Buea to celebrate the life of the renowned professor as he ended his academic career at the age of 65. 

He was the pioneer Head of Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Buea, in 1993. He initiated the three programs offered in the Department: Bsc in Journalism, MSC in journalism and PhD in communication. 

Prof. Enoh Tanjong has published dozens of research materials in the field of Journalism and Mass Communication and has lectured in several universities in Africa and around the world.

“I want to be on the epitaph. This is the man who made JMC,” Prof Enoh Tanjong. He feels fulfilled after laying the foundation for journalism training in the University of Buea. 

As a way to continue honouring Prof Tanjong for his huge contribution to academics and the journalism profession in Cameroon, his former mentees have put in place a special prize, the Enoh Tanjong Prize. It will be given to the best graduating student of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication every convocation, starting from next year. 

It is worth noting that Prof Enoh Tanjong is one of the designers of the Communication and Development Studies program of the University of Bamenda. 


Location: Bamenda, Cameroon

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