The Federal Government has established a nine-man technical committee on teachers’ training and support, paving the way for a transformative overhaul of Nigeria’s education system.
The Minister of Education, Prof.Tahir Mamman, announcing the committee following a meeting with UNESCO Representative Mr Abdourahamane Diallo in his office in Abuja.
The initiative underscores the critical role of teachers empowerment.
The committee members includes education experts, UNESCO representatives, and key stakeholders with responsibility of evaluating, enhancing current training programmes, as well as designing and implementing new modules .
The committee is to deliver quality education through the teacher support and training for basic and secondary schools.
They are also to review existing policies, practices across the board.
“Teachers are the backbone of our education system. This committee will provide them with world-class training and support, elevating education quality.”
Mamman stated further that the Ministry is starting a new curriculum for basic education that will inculcate education and skill which requires training and retraining for teachers in skill development.
On his part, Diallo emphasised UNESCO’s commitment, noting the committee’s importance in advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and addressing key education policies.
He said their commitment was needed to support the ministry in development of policies for the teachers.
He also stated that there will be a blueprint that will guide teachers training programmes for review and assessment.
He added that the blueprint for teacher development covers digital skills, working conditions, and more.
”This initiative marks a major step in the government’s efforts to reform education, with initial findings expected within six months,” he said.