In 1956, Alexander, son of Samuel Tatah Eyong and Helen Ayuk, was born in Nigeria. He was raised in Limbe and Buea, where he formed his most lasting childhood friendships. He often laughed about being given only three career options by his parents, Doctor, Engineer or teacher. After high school graduation, he discovered a passion for economics which led him to accept a place to study at the University of Yaounde 1. This was the same period when he found the Faith that would inspire all his actions for the rest of his life, the Baha'i Faith. Soon after, he worked at the Ministry of Finance, where he met his beloved life partner, Mawae Julienne. The story could end here, with, they lived happily ever after, but we wouldn't be so blessed to know the rest.
In 1984, they got married and had three children: Sandra, Yvonne and Julian. Together, they dedicated their lives to their family, friendships, excellence in their professions and, more importantly, their wholehearted service to the wider community through their Faith as Bahai's. Friends will say Alexander could talk to a stone, and it will listen, so it was no surprise that he went further to train as a translator at ASTI.
In 1987, he achieved a Postgraduate diploma in translation. He started a successful journey as a translator, senior translator at the Presidency of the Republic of Cameroon for over 20 years, then as an independent translator, which led to the African Union experience. Now gone, he is remembered as a mentor to many, dedicated father and loving brother, always ready to uplift everyone who crossed his path.