Federal Government Engages Stakeholders to Boost Teacher Education

The Federal Government has begun consultations with provosts and stakeholders in the North-East to address challenges in implementing the Dual Mandate Policy for Colleges of Education. Dr Angela Ajala, Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Colleges of Education, announced this during a stakeholder engagement in Gombe.

The initiative aims to strengthen teacher education by equipping graduates with necessary professional qualifications and practical skills. The policy will allow students to earn the National Certificate in Education, a Bachelor of Education degree, and a skills certificate.

Ajala emphasized the importance of identifying challenges and determining whether they can be resolved by the colleges, the NCCE, or require government intervention. Challenges needing government action will be presented to the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa.

Dr Ali Adamu, a former Provost, highlighted inadequate funding and infrastructure deficits as major challenges, calling for increased funding and continuous staff development to ensure the policy's success. Dr Mohammed Abdulhamid, current Provost of the Federal College of Education (Technical), Gombe, praised the government's efforts.