Registrars Call for Education Reforms at Abuja Conference

During the 65th regular conference of the Colleges of Education Nigeria (COREN) held in Abuja, registrars urged for reforms and stronger quality assurance measures within the sector. The conference, which lasted two days, was opened by Prof.

Suwaiba Sa'id Ahmad, representing the Minister of State for Education. Mr.

Adoyi Ofikwu described registrars as critical actors in governance structures of Colleges of Education and stressed the importance of their participation in resolving challenges. Mr.

Dauda Yabani underscored the necessity of stakeholder engagement and collaboration among various entities, including government councils and student unions, to foster institutional growth. The conference theme focused on enhancing quality assurance and compliance with educational policies.

Dr. Abdulkarim Bello Nord, the chairman of the conference, highlighted the need for continuous improvement and the adoption of digital innovations to address emerging challenges in the education sector.

The conference concluded with the election of new officers tasked with sustaining ongoing reforms.