Early Life

I Titus Ntungwen Fomuso was born into the family of Ba Felix Gangbobga Fomuso aka Ba Court Clerk and Na Magdalene Lusia Fomuso nee Fokum daughter of Ba Tita Fokum aka Na ma Bue. I was born on February 14, 1939, in the then Basel Mission Health Centre when Ba’s mate Wakum was the midwife and he became my Godfather. I was second in the series coming after late Colonel Fomuso.

My father was transferred from Wum Menchum Division, and in January 1942 he was posted to Mbot Donga Mantung. We were transferred from Mbot to Kumbo, Bui Division in January 1946. My exposure to different native languages enabled me to speak them. My Dad worked in Banso from 1946 to 1957.

Career /Education

My father sent me to Basel Mission School in January 1946, and I secured First School Leaving Certificate in 1953. Rev Zubrennen hired me as pupil teacher where I taught in Ntundip Donga Mantung and Nsoh in Bui Division in the same capacity.

I was admitted to do Technical education in Aba Nigeria completing RSA school Certificate and senior school with distinction in History and Accounting. I passed GCE Ordinary level and GCE Advanced Level. On my return from Nigeria, I worked in CDC Tiko and CDC Bota respectively. Later I taught in Kumba Teaching various forms of History and Accounting in a commercial college. The managing Director of Nangah Company Limited hired me to set up the Accounting books where I worked between 1962 to 1965. Akintola Williams from Lagos recommended me to do parts 1 and 2 of ACCA and final of the Chartered Institute School of Secretary and membership – ACS culminating in the Fellowship FCIS the equivalent of Master’s Degree.

Post Education

I spent five years in England and returned home. The board of Nangah Company Limited appointed me Secretary of the Board and Accountant where I served for a brief period. In 1971 Government took me over as Civil Administrator. My first posting was in Department of marketing and inspection on relieve duty and Accountant. Not long from then I was sent to West Cameroon Marketing Board as Accountant. I did two years and was transferred to Bamenda as Chief of service Department of Marketing and Inspection when North West became a Province. Produce Marketing Organization was created to replace the old Marketing structure in 1974. In 1978 the National Produce Marketing Board was created, and I continued to be in my capacity as Chief of Sector. In 1984, I was posted to Kribi as Chief of Branch until 1988when I was appointed Technical Advisor Number 1 with the rank of substantive Director. In 1991 Marketing Board was restructured warranting my return to the civil service where I worked in the ministry of Public service and the ministry of Mines and Power retiring February 14th, 1994.

Retirement

On retirement, I Liaised with Prince A. B. Galabe of Bali Kumbat who was my colleague in Marketing Board to do produce business. The volatility of the business precluded our continuation. We did for about a year, and I switched to Human Rights with lawyer Bobga a human rights Lawyer. All these took about ten years and my wife, and I crossed over to the US when I experienced prostate cancer which medical practitioners overcame. Later on, I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Health

I needed to work, and I did for ten years as to have insurance to have treatment. I followed immigration constraints to the end that my wife and I were given passports. 

Marriage

I got married to my darling wife Monica Vuzu Minang Fomuso nee Minang in January 1968 in England and we raised 7 children the first being a boy and rest girls. They, in turn, raised 19 children.

Christian Life

I was baptized on March 20th, 1940 and confirmed in 1954. When I worked in Kribi, I was elected elder. I worked as chair elder during the first year of my retirement in 1994 at Ntaghem/Ntambese. When I crossed over to the US, the Congregation I worshipped in made me their elder.

Words of Gratitude

I want to thank everyone who showed concerns during my debilitated ill-health. I thank my eternal father who protected me over the years. I also thank doctors and medical practitioners who did their best to alleviate my painful condition. There is a much greater sense of loss when we think we’ll never again see loved ones who die, but for those who know and love the Lord, death’s parting is only transient, one day we will be reunited forever.

 The apostle Paul assured the Thessalonians; “The dead in Christ will rise first. Then those who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus, we shall always be with the Lord.” (1st Thessalonians 4:16 – 17). God’s people never say good bye for the last time.

Written by Titus Ntungwen Fomuso, FCIS, Retired Civil Administrator Aka Ba Nkom Gwanwobga November 2, 2016