Mr. Yong Jacques Achia

President – Managing Board Chair, JIMIT University Yaoundé

🔹 A Visionary Leader, A Pioneer in Education

Mr. Yong Jacques Achia stands at the helm of JIMIT University Yaoundé as its President and Managing Board Chair, bringing with him an exceptional blend of academic insight, strategic leadership, and deep-rooted passion for educational excellence.

With a distinguished career in both business and education, Mr. Achia is a household name in Cameroon's academic sphere. He has successfully managed some of the country's oldest and most respected private higher institutions, as well as Cameroon's largest private high school—an achievement that reflects his administrative brilliance and unwavering dedication to youth empowerment through learning.

Global Exposure, Local Impact

Having traveled and studied extensively across the globe, Mr. Achia brings an international perspective to education at JIMIT. His ability to adapt global best practices to the local Cameroonian context has positioned the university as a hub of innovation, academic rigor, and student-centered learning.

His leadership is not just about administration—it is about transformation. He is a firm believer in education as a tool for societal progress, a philosophy that is deeply embedded in the DNA of JIMIT University Yaoundé.

Championing Collaboration & Growth

Mr. Yong's leadership is marked by active engagement and strategic partnerships. Notably, he represented JIMIT during the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing with the University of Bamenda, strengthening institutional ties and broadening academic opportunities for students and faculty alike.

Under his stewardship, JIMIT continues to grow as a dynamic, future-focused university, cultivating a generation of thinkers, doers, and changemakers.

"We don't just build schools—we build dreams, futures, and nations."