Mbam Nkum
All Student Association
A non-political, non-profit cultural and socio-economic union of the students of Mbam Valley — fighting poverty, promoting education, and carrying our culture into the 21st century.
In the name of God Almighty
Mindful of the Constitution of Cameroon and Law No. 090/53 of December 1990; mindful of NSODA, NADU and the MBAVDA constitution recognising the student/youth wing — we adopt this constitution so the students of Mbam Valley enter the 21st century armed with institutions that promote their development.
Non-Political
Non-partisan, not for profit — cultural, socio-economic and developmental in character.
Rooted in Law
Founded on the Cameroonian constitution and Law No. 090/53 of December 1990.
Global Outlook
Promoting student development within privatisation and globalisation, at home and abroad.
Headquarters
Ndzevru, Mbam Nkum — Bui Division, North West Region.
Languages
Working language: Lamnso. Official: English and French.
Motto
Solidarity, Education and Progress.
Our objectives
Nine commitments that define why MBANSA exists.
Structure & executive
The General Assembly is the supreme organ. The Executive, elected by the G.A., runs day-to-day affairs. Term: 4 years, renewable.
Elections & succession
Every office is earned through a transparent, list-based, secret-ballot process overseen by ELECOM.
Election process
- Candidates must be duly registered members with a clean financial record, stable residence and no black file
- Elections follow the list system — no vacant position, or ELECOM rejects the list
- Held during summer holidays when all students are back home
- Lists scrutinised by ELECOM before the vote
- Election fee: 1,000 FCFA per candidate
- Simple, direct and secret balloting; simple majority wins
- Only duly registered members may vote
Key rules
- Decisions by simple majority; controversial matters decided by the President
- Sanctioning an executive member requires a 2/3 majority of the G.A.
- The L.E.C. — 7 members appointed by the President, approved by the G.A. — is the judicial arm
- Constitution amendments require 4 years of use and a 2/3 majority
Join the movement
Whether you are a student at home or abroad, a patron, or a friend of Mbam Valley — there is a place for you in MBANSA.
mbansa_2003@yahoo.com
P.O. Box
2600 Messa, Yaoundé — Cameroon
Headquarters
Ndzevru, Mbam Nkum — Bui Division
Ref. N° E26/PS/118/24 · Sept 2009