Jacob Assam Ayuk-Takem

Background

Ayuk-Takem, Jacob Assam was born on December 23, 1944 in Besongabang, Manyu, Cameroon.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Agronomy, Oregon State University, 1969; Master of Science in Agronomy, University of Illinois, 1971; Doctor of Philosophy in Agronomy, U. Ibadan, Nigeria, 1981.

Career

Maize breeder, Institute Agronomy Research, Bamenda, 1971-1985; chief of station, Institute Agronomy Research, Bamenda, 1974-1985; chief Center Nkolbisson, Institute Agronomy Research, Yaounde, 1985-1988; director, Institute Agronomy Research, Yaounde, 1988-1992; minister science and technical research, Institute Agronomy Research, Yaounde, since 1992.

Achievements

• Jacob Assam Ayuk-Takem has been listed as a noteworthy Government official by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

M. Sophie Eya Bate, July 15, 1971. 5 children.