Education central to national development — Alausa

Education is central to Nigeria's national development, and the Federal Government is committed to strengthening teacher education through comprehensive reforms under its Renewed Hope Agenda. This commitment was reiterated by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, during the 34th Combined Convocation and Endowment Ceremony of the Federal College of Education (FCE), Eha-Amufu, in Enugu State.

Dr. Alausa, represented by Dr. (Mrs.) Uchenna Cecilia Uba, Director of Colleges of Education, lauded the outgoing Provost of FCE Eha-Amufu, Prof. Pauline Ngozi Ikwuegbu, for her "remarkable achievements" in infrastructure development and academic advancement. "The infrastructure here is outstanding and reflects significant progress in academic advancement and institutional development," he stated, emphasizing that effective leadership translates policy into measurable results.

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I am overwhelmed by the level of infrastructural facilities provided by Prof. Pauline Ikwuegbu and her management team. While policy provides direction, effective institutional leadership translates policy into measurable results. The infrastructure here is outstanding and reflects significant progress in academic advancement and institutional development.

The Federal Government continues to bolster teacher education via strategic policies, including the Dual Mandate Policy Programme. This initiative empowers Federal Colleges of Education to award both Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE) and Bachelor's Degrees in Education. Targeted capacity-building programs are also in place to enhance teaching standards nationwide.

The Enugu State Government echoed these sentiments, with Governor Peter Ndubisi Mbah, represented by Dr. Chinyere Onyeisi, describing FCE Eha-Amufu as a "beacon of teacher education in Nigeria." He highlighted the college's significant role in producing quality professional teachers who shape minds and transform communities. The Chairman of the Governing Council, Ambassador Prince Melu-Bari Akekue, also celebrated the institution's academic excellence.

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Through its commitment to excellence, the College has contributed immensely to building generations of educators who continue to shape minds and transform communities.