Name: KUH EMMANUEL LO-AH
Date of Birth: 10th July 1972
1. PERSONAL INFORMATION
| S/N | ABOUT ME | SCHOOL/INSTITUTION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Name | KUH EMMANUEL LO-AH |
| 2 | Date of Birth | 10th July 1972 |
| 3 | Place of Birth | Njinikejem-kom-Belo Sub Division |
| 4 | Marital Status | Married, Four Children |
| 5 | Profession | Agroforestry |
| 6 | Working Experience | 29 years |
| 7 | Present Occupation | Coordinator- MIFACIG Training and Resource Centre, Njinikejem, Belo Subdivision |
| 8 | Address | Po Box 25 Njinikom Boyo Division North West Region-Cameroon |
| 9 | Telephone Number | (237) 677 91 54 04 /66 40 43 671 /697 850 958 |
| 10 | Whatsapp Number | 677 915 404 |
| 11 | Email Address | mifacig@yahoo.com |
| 12 | Different Languages I Speak | English , French and Kom dialet |
| 13 | Our Website | www.mifacig.org |
DESCRIPTION
- He is described in the milieu of Agroforestry as the epitome of the green revolution in the North West Region. Agroforestry production is the warmth of his heart they say. First, his impressive success story of starting his initiative with 300 Fcfa that has brought about the MIFACIG Training and Resource Centre which has become a Beacon of salvation to farmers inspires the entrepreneurial spirit in you! WHAT A ROLE MODEL FOR THE CAMEROONIAN YOUTHS
- Secondly, his stewardship at the helm of The National Platform of Agro Sylvo Pastoral , Fisheries Producer Organisation of Cameroon (PLANOPAC ) North West Region as Regional President and at Ntional level as the 1st vice President in charge of Agriculture and Sylviculture, is spiced with the introduction of seminars and workshops to help famers develop alternative means of livelihoods during the off-seasons and engage in other income generating activities. In particular, these activities aim at empowering farmers on good agricultural practices, set up training programmes in production of improved planting materials of fruit trees and medicinal plants through grafting, marcotting, rooting of cuttings, apiary development for beekeeping, organic gardening in schools and formation of school environmental clubs, management and leadership skills, organize HIV/AIDS workshops, land rights for women and youths, literacy etc.
- Emmanuel is credited by his peers for crisscrossing and empowering predominantly small-holders farmers in this Region and Nation wide highly reliant on agroforestry production to ‘good agroforestry farmers’, that is, farmers who manage their farms sustainably so as to continuously earn income and living over a long time. In particular, he appeals for the respect of the natural resource base and avoid deterioration or destruction of the local environment.
- He is also credited for sharing this knowledge to students and youths every year on internship from various training institutions in Cameroon and abroad. The students from the Regional college of Agriculture, Technical school of Agriculture, College of Technology of the Bamenda University, the National Cooperative College, the University of Dschang, the Forestry School Mbalmayo and recently the Catholic University Bamenda all benefits from the expertise and long experience of Emmanuel and Comfort’s initiative founded in 1993 with a sum of 300 Fcfa as a seed fund.
- To know more about Mr. Kuh Emmanuel’s creation, visit MIFACIG Training and Resource Centre located in Njinikijem Belo Sub Division of Boyo – North West Region of Cameroon.
QUALIFICATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
- Obtained Certificate in Tree Domestication from Nairobi Kenya
- Obtained a Diploma in Agriculture, specialized in seedling production and extension from the Regional college of Agriculture Bambili – North West Region Cameroon
- Obtained a certificate in fruit tree grafting from IRAD Foumbot West Region Cameroon.
- Obtained Certificates in City and Guilds of London Examination with excellent award on Crop husbandry, animal husbandry and practical series.
- An expert in tree domestication and agroforestry.
- Founder of the MIFACIG Training and Resource Centre
- The center has trained thousands of farmers and students on internship from the Regional College of Agriculture Bambili, Technical School of Agriculture Bambili, Forestry School Mbalmayo, University of Dschang, College of Technology (COLTECH) Bamenda University, and National Cooperative College Bamenda.
- Created and supported 22 schools and colleges on horticulture and environmental clubs in Boyo division.
- Created and supported 25 community tree nurseries in Boyo, Bui and Ngoketungia Divisions.
- Effectively managed grants from various donors designed to promote horticulture and school environmental clubs, sustainable agroforestry, literacy, watershed management etc.
- Trainer and Re-Afforestation / Farming System with the Kilum-Ijim Mountain forest Projects of Boyo and Bui Divisions –Cameroon (Birdlife Projects 1997 – 1999).
- Consultancy with ICRAF carried out survey and data collection on production, marketing and market access on endemic tree species for ICRAF (2000-2001).
- Consultancy with Kilum and Ijim Forest Projects on capacity building in Fruit tree grafting, Nursery Techniques and Nursery establishment 1997-2000.
- New Dehli – India in 2014 as a speaker and Panelist during the World Congress on Agroforestry.
- World Agroforestry award for promoting agroforestry in Cameroon -2012.
- Agricultural merit medal 2015 awarded by the Cameroon Government.
- Excellent Award by Life Time Magazine / News paper for conserving the environment and sharing trees that serve lives.
- Nairobi Kenya in 2018 to represent the National Platform of Producer Organizations of Cameroon (PLANOPAC) in a Youth Employment training organized by GIZ.
- Regional Finance Committee member of AFOP Projects in MINADER and MINEPIA for Youth insertion.
- Regional steering committee member of the Livestock, Fishery Development Project (LIFIDEP)
- Facilitated the creation of resource centres in other communities with ICRAF Cameroon
- Received several recommendations from technical partners
- Regional College of Agriculture Bambili, management Board chair.
- National steering committee member of ACEFA project in MINADER and MINEPIA.
- National steering committee member of the support project for the production of quality plant material - MINADER.
- Has been Management Board chair of Government Technical High School Njinikijem and Government Bilingual Primary School Belo.
- Presently the second Vice President to the Regional Governor North West - Cameroon on joint concertation on the Agro-Sylvo Pastoral developmental issues between the State and Producer Organizations.
- Presently the first Vice National President and the Regional President of the National Platform of Agro-Sylvo-Pastoral Organizations of Cameroon (PLANOPAC).
- Presently member of Chamber of Agriculture, Fisheries, Livestock and Forests of Cameroon – CAPEF for 2021 to 2026 . In the Forests and Fauna section.
- PLANOPAC and GIZ resource person on training of women cooperatives in 03 council areas in the Centre Region on sustainable domestication and marketing of PFNL 2021.
- GIZ, August 2022, One out of 03 jury members in Cameroon for agroforestry competition by African Cocoa Platform in Cameroon, Ghana and Ivory Coast. For the evaluation of farmers who took part in agro forestry concour launched.
- 2022, Participated in the 5th World Congress on Agroforestry in Quebec City Canada 2022.
- 2022 Award winner as Cameroon Ambassador against Climate Change and Promoter of Sustainable Development Goals.
- 2022 Inter Regional Transhumance meeting of West and Central Africa. Pariticipated as a panelist Representing the National Platform of Agro-Sylvo-Pastoral and Fisheries Producers Organisations of Cameroon ( PLANOPAC )
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
| S/N | YEAR | SCHOOL/INSTITUTION | CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA OBTAINED |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2001 | ICRAF Nairobi-Kenya | Diploma in Tree Domestication |
| 2 | 1999 | International Circle For Promotion Of Creation Cameroon. | Certificate in Ecological Cultivation of Medicinal Plants |
| 3 | May 1996 | Institution of Agronomy Research and Rural Development Cameroon | Certificate in fruit tree Grafting |
| 4 | 1991-1993 | Regional College of Agriculture. Technical Section | Diploma (ATA) |
AWARDS
- Agricultural order of the night medal award during the 44th 20th May 2016 celebration in Cameroon
- Certificate of recognition by the organising committee in Belo –Boyo for the 43rd edition of the National day celebration 20th May 2015 as the most Civil Society Organisation
- National Best Nursery Competition organised by World Agroforestry Center.
- International Award for contributing for the advancement of Agroforestry in Cameroon by World Agroforestry Centre.
- Excellent Award by Life Time Magazine/ News paper for conserving the environment and sharing trees that serve lives.