AFED Harps On Teachers’ Training At Buckingham Varsity Graduation

National President, Association for Formidable Educational Development (AFED), Emmanuel Orji Kanu, has emphasized the need for continuous teachers’ training programmes to position them for 21st century challenges.

Kanu, who spoke with journalists on the sideline of the convocation ceremony for 124 graduates of Buckingham University, United Kingdom, Diploma programme, said educators must be constantly trained on effective teaching practices to make them fully equipped.

He said to build capacity and competence among teachers, especially in low-cost schools, AFED had partnered Buckingham University, to start International Diploma in Education programme in Nigeria, which would hold virtually for nine months.

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Programme Director, Reuben Nyikwagh stressed the importance of the school in helping to solve the numerous problems teachers face in the classroom.

At the event, held at Zaneta Hub, Lagos, about 137 new students also took the matriculation oath.

Board Director, Godwin Nyikwagh urged the fresh students to be curious, open-minded and prepared for the challenges ahead, as they will be fully equipped with current teaching skills.

He noted that their decision to embark on the programme reflected their commitment to learning.

In his remarks, the best graduating student, Damilola Ajayi, attributed his success to the practicality of the programme, which he said, has impacted positively on his teaching skills.