AMPHI 750

 How many of you know that the famous amphi 750 of the University of Buea was named after this woman: PROF. DOROTHY LIMUNGA NJEUMA ( Effange), the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the University of Buea, who is credited with transforming the world acclaimed University of Buea into a centre of excellence in Africa, and the world.

Born in Buea, Cameroon on 26th June 1943, she completed her education Cameroon (elementary), Nigeria (Enugu Queen's School), London (University College of London ) and then United States (Providence Brown University) where she obtained a PhD in Zoology.

Starting her public service career in 1970, She has served as assistant lecturer at the University of Yaounde I, Vice Minister of National Education in 1975; Technical Adviser at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research; Director of Buea University Centre then Vice Chancellor of the University of Buea; the Rector of the University of Yaounde.

In 2014's convocation in UB, she brought back some old memories as she explained that because she preached the virtues of discipline, morality, and patriotism, many tagged her tyrant; while others called her an iron lady.
However, she said all the name calling did not deter her from laying UB’s foundation of excellence.
The University of Buea under her leadership distinguished itself as the leading state university in Cameroon. In 1999, she was named the best female manager in Cameroon.The AMPHI 750 is there to always remind us of her efforts.