Leadership Team

team pk 2022 - 2024

Leadership Team

Igniting a Passion for Kom Culture and Transformative Development.

Dr. Promis K. YONG

Wayn Tom Sii Bobong.

Dr. Promise K. Yong, aka PK Yong is the current National President of Afo-a-kom USA Inc, elected at the National Convention in MN, June 2022. He holds a PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of North Dakota. With a deep passion to promote Kom culture, a solid educational background and a track record in various cultural groups and academic settings, Dr. Yong has made significant contributions to the advancement of Kom culture and the mission of Afo-a-kom USA since inception in 2004. Born into the family of Nawayn Friday Mayuin (RIP) and Pa Tom Yong, Dr. PK Yong was raised with a profound appreciation for his cultural identity.

He pursued a comprehensive educational journey from GS Baingeh through GHS Fundong to the University of Buea. Upon completion, he took up a teaching position at St Bedes college, and later moved to the University of North Dakota, USA, where he earned his PhD in Organic Photochemistry and a certificate in Civil Facilitative Mediation (conflict resolution). Throughout his career, Dr. Yong has assumed leadership roles in several cultural groups and academic settings; including but not limited to: 1. President, Boyo Students Association (BOSTAS), Buea, Cameroon. 2. Chemistry Student Parliamentarian, University of Buea, Cameroon 3. International Student Recruiting Ambassador, University of North Dakota (UND, USA). 4. President, Chemistry Graduate Student Association, UND. 5. Board Member & Cofounder, Bobong Elite Scholarship Program for the Needy. 6. Lead team member for Avî-á-Foyn (Fon’s Car) Acquisition 7. Lead team member, Kom Palace Renovation Project (Aba’la’ntoh). 8. Owner of a masquerade “juju dance” (Bo Mukum – BaèSamô’h) 9. President, Kom Chicago, a chapter of Afo-a-kom USA Dr. PK Yong’s tenure as a leader in these organizations and groups showcased his exceptional organizational skills, visionary thinking, and ability to motivate and inspire others towards a common goal. Dr. Yong’s commitment to fostering collaboration and inclusivity in his leadership has been instrumental in creating a nurturing environment for Afo-a-kom USA and for cultural practitioners to thrive. His transformative vision and ability to drive strategic initiatives has led to remarkable growth and increased engagement with the organization and the Kom community at large. With his leadership, Afo-a-kom USA has witnessed a significant expansion of programs and events, resulting in heightened cultural awareness and outreach. His leadership style seeks to ensure that members have equal opportunities to showcase their talents and contribute to the cultural and socio-economic landscape. Under President Yong’s guidance and his team’s transformative agenda, the organization continues to grow, making significant contributions to the enrichment and preservation of Kom culture for generations to come.

NATIONAL PRESIDENT.

Dr. Bi B. TOH

Aka Nini Ibefi.

Bi Toh, also known as Nini Ibefi, was born in Tiko in the very late 1970s. She is a graduate of Cameroon Baptist Convention (CBC) Primary School Tiko, Baptist High School Great Soppo Buea, Government High School (now Government Bilingual High school) Tiko and Government High School (now Government Bilingual High School) Ndop. Nini Ibefi majored and graduated from the University of Buea with a Bachelor’s degree in English in Language and a minor in sociology and Anthropology. While in search of a better life for herself and family she left for the United States of America and obtained a master’s degree in Social work and Doctorate degree in Social work.

Nini Ibefi celebrates her roots and culture. As a student at the University of Buea, (UB)she served as Vice President of the Boyo Students Association (BOSTAS).This association brings together sons and daughters of Boyo who are in the University in Cameroon with the aim of helping students to celebrate their culture and to better understand themselves. While in the United States, she was until recently the pioneer president of “Woynkom Mass” – a gathering that brings Kom people in Massachusetts together. She is the Assistant National coordinator of the Cameroon Baptist Convention Women Department extension and the Vice President of Kom USA bringing all Kom people in the USA together. After graduation from UB, she taught Literature and English Language in Baptist High School Mankon, Bamenda, Cameroon. She is currently a social worker in Massachusetts. Nini Ibefi is married and mother to one young adult damsel who is a member of the komnamite group and two teenage boys all in college. She is the daughter of Bobe Johnson Toh Yong and Nawain Esther Yong, both retired teachers but not tired. Nini Ibefi is the surviving lone sister to three gentlemen.

NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT.

Nawayn Fabiola FUL

My name is Fabiola Ful and I was born and raised in Njinikom – Kom. I came to the United States in September of 2001 and lived in Maryland. With a burning desire to stay engaged with my Kom community, I joined Afo-a-Kom USA through Woynkom DC upon arrival, and my leadership with the organization started with the role of treasurer for Woynkom DC. My first time to attend an enlarged meeting of Kom people in the United States was in Minnesota, 2003. I loved it, and since then, I have been consistent. In addition to being Kom, my special love for Afo-a-Kom USA originates from memories of 2009 Kom Convention in Houston. During that convention, I met my best friend, Nchindo-Kom Bernard Ful, we later got married and settled in Arizona.

My husband and I have been active members of Afo-a-Kom Arizona since inception, and have given our best to see it grow. In addition to serving the chapter as treasurer since 2015, I was one of the lead organizers of our 2019 National Convention, which so far remains one of the most successful conventions in the History of Afo-a-Kom USA. I am delighted to serve Kom through my role within the chapter, and as current National Secretary General for the Organization since the 2022 Kom Convention in Minnesota. I am very pleased to be handling this role with a team of talented leaders as it has given me the opportunity to challenge myself and learn. I am so proud to be KOM and happy to be of service to my community!

NATIONAL SECRETARY GENERAL.

Bobe Martin TOHMO

Bo Doma / Yindo Ayeah Mbu.

Martin Tohmo is a native of Fundong-Kom, to the core. Born into the family of Mr. & Mrs. Tohmo Ngong Thomas of Teachers Quarter. It is in Fundong that I attended Nursery, Primary, Secondary and High school. In 2004, I got admission into the Faculty of Social and Management Sciences at the University of Buea, going on to graduate with a BSc Hons in Geography in 2007. I also engaged in business, running a mobile Telephone shop and other electrical appliances. Eventually in 2010 I gained admission into graduate school in Eberswalde, Germany to study Forest Information Technology.

I relocated and in 2015 to further pursue my academic, business and professional dreams. Today a seasoned Information Technology professional and a Servant Leader. There is no doubt in my mind that the privilege to study in Kom for most of my life imparted me with a unique set of cultural, traditional, and moral values that have never left me. I am married to a beautiful and lovely Kom lady, Marie Tohmo and together we have three amazing kids (Makayla, McLaren, Malcolm) who have shaped the rest of our lives together in the most gratifying manner. I will always say Afoakom USA elected one person but will always have the dedication and services of a husband-and-wife team working very hard to contribute to the development and growth of Afo-a-kom USA, and Kom at large.

NATIONAL ORGANIZING SECRETARY / PRO.

Bobe Milton CHIA

Aka Grand Milo.

My name is Milton Chia from WoynKom – Houston I am the Financial Secretary for Afo- Akom-USA working with a dynamic team that was recently elected during the Minesota Kom Convention. In the past, I have held several other positions in the Kom Community here in the United States I was the pioneer bylaw committee chair for Komnamites in 2017. I was also elected the Organizing Secretary for Komnamites in 2018 and I have work as Secretary General incharge of administration for Woynkom-DC between 2019 – 2021. Today I am poise to serve Kom in bringing innovative ways for finance and record keeping in Afo-Akom- USA.

NATIONAL FINANCIAL SECRETARY.

Bobe Evaristus CHU

Bobe Evaristus Chu was born in Mboh, in Fundong Subdivision to Late Bobe Henry Chu and Nawayn Benedicta Ndisi. He was first elected to the Treasurer position for Afoakom USA Inc in 2018, during the elective convention in New York, and was re-elected in Minnesota in 2022. In his role as the National Treasurer, he oversees the treasury function including finances of the organization. He also assists the organization to stay in compliance with Federal and State tax laws and regulations. His background includes over 15 years in treasury management and accounting fields. He is a Certified Public Accountant who graduated with a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Indiana in 2015. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Buea in 1996.

He currently resides in New Albany IN. He is married to Delphine Chu and has four children, Leslie, Sarah, Natalie, and Eva Jr. He is delighted to serve Kom through his role within the Kentuckiana chapter, and as current National Treasurer. He enjoys a few hobbies including DIYs and voluntary services.