Zulum Hands Over Remodelled FCE Gwoza to FG, Donates N200m Take-off Grant
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has handed over the remodelled Federal College of Education site in Gwoza Local Government Area to the Federal Ministry of Education.
The institution, formerly Teachers College Gwoza, was owned by Borno State Government before being remodelled and handed over on Wednesday in a brief ceremony at the council chamber of government house, Maiduguri.
The College comprise over 100 upgraded classrooms, modern laboratories, improved administrative facilities and staff quarters for principal officers, among other infrastructures.
Zulum had in addition to the upgrade of the facilities, also allocated a permanent site for the college, and approved N200m as take-off package.
“I will not relent in my effort to support the smooth take-off of the Federal College of Education, Gwoza. We will do what is needed and ensure all the support is provided to the best of our ability.”
Governor Zulum commended the federal government for citing the college in Borno, thereby providing an opportunity for citizens of the state to acquire the needed teaching and learning skills, noting that Borno was the only state in the country without a federal college of education.
Zulum charged the management of the college to set good standard so as to produce graduates who would add value to society.
“What matters is not the number of students we graduate but the quality of the output. There is apathy toward the National Certificate of Education (NCE). Let’s make sure that we get this one right.
“Let’s see how our children can study NCE in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, TVET courses, and all those subjects that can create wealth and accelerate our development.
“I will not be happy if you immediately establish a Kanuri or Hausa course. We can learn all these in our homes and on the street.”
Earlier, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Dr Nasir Sani Gwarzo, commended the governor for donating the completely remodelled edifice for the college.
Dr Sani Gwarzo was represented by the Director of Polytechnic, Education and Allied Institutions, Dr Ejeh Usman.
“Your announcement of a donation of N200 million by the state government towards the take-off of the new Federal College of Education is a gesture that speaks volumes about your leadership and commitment to the growth of education in this region,” Gwarzo said.
On the delegation were the Executive Secretary, National Commission for Colleges of Education, Prof. Paulinus Chijioke Okwelle, Chairman of FCE Gwoza Governing Council, Professor Sule Tagi, and senior officials of the Federal Ministry of Education.
