In Memory of Ta Nformi Nganji Joseph Nkfunkoh
(1950-2021)
The Serving Leader, A Father and Hero
Ta Nformi Nganji Joseph Nkfunkoh was born on the 12-12-1950 in Bih-village (Donga Mantung Division) to Pa Nkfunkoh and Mami Rebecca Mbong (all of blessed memories). He was the second of four children. He proceeded to Kumba with his uncle late Pa Nko Patrick and began his Primary education where in 1968, he obtained the First School Leaving Certificate in flying colours. At his young age, he decided to return home in order to give back to his community and took up teaching at CBC school Bih as probationary teacher for two years (1968-1970).
In his quest to contribute to nation building, in 1972 he was recruited into the Cameroon Army. After his training, he was posted to Mbanga where he served for two years. In 1974 while still serving in the Cameroon Army, he wrote the recruitment examination into the police and the Gendarmerie. When the results were released, he succeeded in both examinations, but he chose to move into the Police Corps. After undergoing his police training in Mutengene, he graduated as one of the majors in his batch. In 1975, he was posted to the Yaoundé Central Police Station where he served for about three years. From 1975-1981 he served in the Judicial Police station in Bafoussam, the Bamenda Judicial Police station, Nkambe Public Security and back to Bafoussam.
Having served as a police constable from 1974 to 1981, he was admitted into the Police High School in Yaoundé where he graduated with the rank of Police Inspector. Upon graduation from the Police High School, IP Nganji Joseph Nkfunkoh was posted to the Bamenda Judicial Police. He served in Bamenda until in 1987, when he was posted to the Benakuma-Essimbi Police post where he served for about 8 years before being transferred back to Bamenda.
Being dexterous and super intelligent are the characteristics of IP Nganji during his youthful days. In 1999, he went back again to the Police High School where he graduated as Police Officer. Upon graduation from school as Police Officer, OP Njanji Joseph was transferred to Nwa Police Station in Donga Mantung where he served for two years.
In 2002, he was appointed Commissioner at the Public Security Wum station, in the Menchum Division where he served till 2006 when he happily retired from the police corps, and he left the police as Commissioner Nganji Joseph Nkfunkoh.
Back in his Bih village, he was one of the notables given that he is a title holder. Ta Nformi Nganji was an elite, farmer and grazer. He was a lovely father and family head. Throughout his life, from serving his community as a probationary teacher to the military and later the police, Ta Nformi Nganji shall be remembered for his contribution in community development and nation building.
He was popularly described in Bamenda as " that Nkambe Paa with Country Cap". He leaves behind many children, many grandchildren, family and friends to morn him. Since our father passed away, so much has been expressed by the people of Donga Mantung Division and beyond about his dexterousness. Bih and Moh people are crying and morning their beloved son. But as they say words and mourning can go only a little way to show the actual depth of the loss of such a Son/brother/cousin/father/Uncle and friends that cuts across social, cultural and religious fabric of our society. He was the epitome of sharing and caring values, Our Role Model.
Ta Nformi Nganji will begin his journey of no return on December 21, 2021. Wake-keep without corpse at family compound directly opposite Hope Baptist Church, Ndamukong and removal from the Regional Hospital Mortuary at 10am on December 21, while burial will take place on the same day. Given his status as retired police commissioner, the police corps will equally give him honours before burial.
Funeral Program
Tuesday 21st December 2021
3:00 Pm: Wake-keep without corpse @ the family Compound – Ndamukong (Entrance opposite Hope Baptist Church, Ndamukong)
Wednesday 22nd December 2021
10:00 Am: Removal of corpse from the Bamenda Regional Hospital Mortuary.
10:20 Am: Brief program at the job site.
11:00 Am: Departure from job site to family Residence @ Ndamukong.
11:30 Am: Arrival of mortal remains at family Residence @ Ndamukong.
12:00 Noon:
Funeral service at Family Residence @ Ndamukong:
Assembly of family, church members and friends at the family residence in Ndamukong
A word of welcome from the family – Mr. Sunday Fredrik Nkfunkoh
Opening Prayers – Worship in Praise – Praise Team – Hope Baptist Church Ndamukong (Pastor Bonaventure)
Biography of the deceased by (Becky Mbong Nganji
Scripture Reading – Pastor Sam Takoh
Exhortation – Senior Pastor, Hope Baptist Church, Ndamukong
Viewing of corpses
Lowering of Casket (mortal remains) into the grave & Committal
Filling up the grave, Benediction and Refreshment
Departure
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