Bill for Federal College of Education in Afon, Passes Second Reading in House of Representatives
A bill for the establishment of the Federal College of Education in Afon, Kwara State, has successfully scaled the second reading in the House of Representatives, as reported by The Nation.
The bill, sponsored by Muktar Shagaya, was first read on July 25, 2023, and is considered significant for the educational sector and national development.
Leading the debate on its general principles, Shagaya emphasized that education is the bedrock of every society.
Shagaya said a sound and robust educational system is predicated on availability of qualified and well trained teachers to impact knowledge, skills, discipline and values on students.
Thus, he said, there's need for a strong system in the sector to produce well qualified, trained and disciplined teachers.
“Mr. Speaker, colleagues, permit me to highlight a glaring inequity in our nation's educational system: Kwara State, despite its strategic location and rich cultural and educational heritage, remains without a federal college of education. This stands in contrast to the progress in other states and leaves Kwara underserved in teacher training and professional development.
“Of the 36 states and Federal Capital Territory, Kwara is among the minority that lacks a federal institution to train teachers. This is a critical gap that we must address to ensure equitable access to quality education for Nigerians,” he said.
He said establishment of the institution will provide equitable access to teacher training and education, address shortage of qualified teachers, boost local and regional development, support Federal Government's Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) as well as Community Readiness and Commitment
“Mr Speaker, colleagues, establishment of federal college of education in Afon, Kwara State, is not just a matter of equity but also a critical investment. This Bill seeks to address shortage of qualified teachers, reduce educational inequality, and enhance the quality of education in Nigeria.
“The Economic Recovery and Growth Plan of the Federal Government is in tandem with the provision of this Bill as it is set to improve teacher quality by incentivising performance and building capabilities and capacities,” he said.
Cloud Tag: What's trending
Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.
Guber Aspirant Adedeji Onimago AbdulGaniyu Kareem Mutawalle Mohammed Yisa TIC Olam Food Ingredients AbdulHamid Adi TETFUND Awoye Special Agro-Industrial Hub Muhammed Akanbi Ibrahim Gambari Mohammed Katsina Ahmed Mahe Abdulkadir Buhari Tsaragi/Share Alanamu Aisha Ahman-Pategi Unilorin FM IQRA College IFK Hydro-electric Power Producing Areas Development Commission Yusuf Aiyedun Funmilayo Isiaka Oniwa Sun Qing Rong Abdulrasaq Alaro Tanke Tinubu Legacy Forum Amos Sayo Ahmed Idris Mohammed Toyin Sanusi Abiodun Abdulkareem Ilesha-Baruba 07039448763 Nigeria Governors\' Forum Funmilayo Zubair Emir Of Shonga Kola Olota Eruku Code Of Conduct Tribunal Read With Me Rasaq Jimoh Oluwole Dupe Shagari Dele Belgore Abdulkarim Adisa Gambari Olayinka Oladapo Jogunola Kwara State Fire Service Abiodun Musa Aibinu Michael Ologundea Oko-Erin Ilorin Central Mosque Jani Ibrahim Olaosebikan Gbenga Adebayo KwaraLearn Oba Abdulrahim Ahmad Belgore Convocation Ceremonies Abdulmajeed Wahab Alabe Baaziki Sulaiman Alfa Yahaya Road Edret Sabi Abel KWASEIC Salihu Ajibola Ajia Kabir Shagaya Oba Abdulkadir La\'aro Roheemat Hammed All Confederation Of Principals Of Secondary Schools Mohammed Ajia Ibrahim Ezekiel Yissa Benjamin Galadiman Ngeri Idris Garuba SSUCOEN

