Henceforth, Provosts of Colleges of Edu cation in Nigeria who are in the habit of admitting large churn of students, but delay the release of Certificates to them after many years of graduation may soon have their colleges shut down.
The Executive Secretary, National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), Abuja, Professor Monday Joshua read the riot act yesterday in College of Education, Afaha Nsit during the official commissioning of Multi-Media Micro Teaching Laboratories and the flag off of the Personnel Training on the use and maintenance of the multi-media equipment for Colleges of Education, South South Zone.
The NCCE Executive Secretary who is a Professor of Educational Research, Measurement and Evaluation threatened to direct the authorities of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Boards (JAMB) to deny students admission into Colleges of Education known for non issuance of Certificates to students after graduation and prompt release of results after examinations.
Speaking on the use and maintenance of multi-media equipment in Colleges of Education, Prof. Joshua noted that since young learners are growing up in an increasingly digitalized world, and are being familiar and comfortable with most technological devices and learning gadgets, there was a compelling need to embark on a comprehensive skills development to deepen teachers-students knowledge on the use of ICT.
According to the Executive Secretary, the federal government graciously considered and approved funds for the construction and equipping of state-of-the-art Multi-Media Micro Teaching Laboratories in all federal Colleges of Education and one state College of Education in all the states of the federation, including Federal Capital Territory, adding that as the project was commissioned and put to use, it was no longer necessary to engage foreign experts to showcase how new Information Communication Technology (ICT)- powered teaching methods can be delivered in College classrooms.
He reiterated government’s readiness to ensure continuous maintenance of the equipment in order to serve the intended function.
The Executive Secretary however lauded the effort of the Provost of College of Education, Afaha Nsit, Dr. Patrick Uko in transforming the landscape of the College through quality infrastructure.
Earlier in his address, the Provost, College of Education, Afaha Nsit, Dr. Patrick Uko expressed gratitude to the federal government and the Management of National Commission for Colleges of Education for choosing the College for the Multi-Media Micro Teaching Laboratory project, as well as training of staff for the use and maintenance of the equipment.
Dr. Uko intimated the NCCE team that College of Education, Afaha Nsit has been affiliated with the University of Uyo for the award of degrees to deserving students in learning and character, while the institution has been widely adjudged and acknowledged as the fastest growing College of Education in West Africa, judging by the quality of infrastructure dotting its landscape.
The College Chief Executive used the occasion to thank and acknowledge the enormous interventions the College has enjoyed from the federal government over the years through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND).
He described the multi-media project as another giant step aimed at ensuring that students acquire the necessary technical knowledge and skills in the simple but complex art of teaching.
The visit of the NCCE Executive Secretary was a carnival of sort and a home coming as he was being received by the village heads, elders, women and youths of Afaha Nsit and the College communities.
Highpoint of the occasion was inspection of facilities in the College, commissioning of the Multi-Media Micro Teaching building and courtesy call on the Paramount Ruler of Nsit Ibom local government area.
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