Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, don challenge heads of Colleges of Education make dem show better results through proper implementation of the dual mandate, better accountability and improved training for teachers.
Alausa talk say the reform na opportunity to improve Colleges of Education, strengthen how dem dey train teachers and open more ways for students to advance academically and professionally.
E stress say the success of the policy depend on strong leadership, accountability and cooperation among everybody wey dey involved.
The minister talk this through the Director of Colleges of Education for Federal Ministry of Education, Dr Cecilia Uba, wey represent am for the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) Teacher Education Leadership and Impact Award ceremony for Abuja on Thursday.
The event happen for Wells Carlton Hotel, Asokoro, as part of activities for the NCCE national retreat and workshop on how to properly carry out the dual mandate and strategic plan for Colleges of Education.
Alausa explain say proper implementation of the dual mandate go help reposition Colleges of Education, improve teacher training and create more opportunities for academic and professional growth.
E add say strong leadership, accountability, cooperation and commitment to quality education go help the policy achieve wetin e set out to do.
The minister reaffirm the Federal Ministry of Education commitment to work with NCCE, provosts and other stakeholders to carry out policies wey go improve teacher education and make Nigerian teachers compete better with their counterparts around the world.
Alausa also praise the commission for organising the awards, say the programme na opportunity to recognise education leaders wey their hard work and professionalism don help improve education.
E urge the award winners make dem no see the recognition as reward for wetin dem don do before, but as another reason to work harder, bring new ideas and serve the country better.
The dual-mandate policy allow eligible Colleges of Education to offer both Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and approved bachelor’s degree programmes in education. The policy aim to expand opportunities for teacher training and allow students to move further in their academic journey.
