Jigawa govt sets up resource centre to boost teaching skills
By: Ahmed Aminu, Dutse
Jigawa State Government is setting up a resource centre to build the capacity of teachers and enhance the quality of their work.
The Technical Adviser to Governor Umar Namadi on Basic Education, Dr Hauwa Mustapha made this known during a visit to the state College of Education in Gumel.
She said the aim is to promote the profession by imparting latest teaching skills.
According to her, it is part of the government’s determination to curve the menace of unqualified teachers in the state.
Dr Hauwa, who was at the college to inspect the ongoing construction of the resource centre, said already the books and other instructional materials for the facility have arrived from the United States.
Dr Hauwa stressed governor Namadi’s commitment to transforming the education system in the state, and solicited for maximum support of the people of the state.
Earlier, Provost of the college, Dr Nura Muhammad Ringim welcomed the initiative saying it will improve the capacity and professionalism of teachers in the state.
In his remarks, the college registrar, Malam Bala Isyaku thanked the technical adviser for the project and her commitment to move the education sector in the state to higher standard.
