IBL, ITEL Mobile, support NGO to promote teachers' development in Ekiti

By Jumoke Owoola 

In order to promote teachers development in Ekiti State and also create proper avenue for educational advancement that can place them above their counterparts globally; International Breweries Limited, and Itel Mobile in collaboration with the Centre for Indigenous Knowledge and Development (CIKDAS) organised a one - day interactive forum for selected teachers from three Senatorial districts in Ekiti State.

In his welcome address, 

The Chairman of the Ekiti Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Hon.

Babatunde Abegunde charged teachers to make personal development a

priority and be more creative in the discharge of their duties in

order to achieve optimum performance. Abegunde, who was represented by the Executive Secretary of TESCOM, Mr Alani Daramola

stressed the importance of self-development which he described as a

conscious attempt at improving oneself in various aspects of life

towards becoming a self-fulfilled person.

According to him, it is the conscious pursuit of personal growth by

improving personal skills, competencies, talents, and knowledge that

leads to overall success.

He assured that the Commission would continue to ensure effective

career management, capacity development and secured retirement, adding

that welfare of workers remained top priority to the present

administration in the State.

Abegunde also lauded the organizers of the forum, describing their

contribution to the development of the education sector as worthy of

emulation.

He reiterated the resolve of the State Government to continue

partnering with interested public spirited individuals and corporate

organizations in the task of developing the State.

In her remarks the Commissioner (II) TESCOM, Princess Jumoke Owoola

who is also the Chief Executive Officer of CIKDAS explained that the

programme was organized to prepare teachers in the State and put them

in vantage position to tackle the numerous challenges in the current

educational systems occasioned by the changes being experienced

globally.

Princess Jumoke Owoola said that the programme was also aimed at complimenting

government efforts in capacity building for teachers adding that

teachers’ improvement and capacity building are necessary tools for

improving education system.

She advised participants to take advantage of the opportunity provided

by the seminar to improve their competence and positive attitudes;

Develop innovative educational approaches and models as well as

attract community participation and resources.

One of the Participants, Miss Funmilayo Ogundipe from Ayo Fasanmi

Model College, Ado Ekiti, described the programme as an eye opener,

adding that she found it impactful for teachers’ development.

Commending the State Government and organizers for bringing together

such laudable programme, Miss Ogundipe however called for more regular

training and retraining for teachers in the State.

She also pledged on behalf of her colleagues to utilize the knowledge

gained from the programme in order to achieve the desired result and

justify the government and the development partners’ huge investment

in the sector.