The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) has praised the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) for its outstanding performance under the leadership of its Executive Secretary, Arc. Sonny Echono.
President of COEASU, Dr. Smart Olugbeko, made the remarks while addressing a delegation of Nigerian students from Colleges of Education who paid a courtesy visit to the Union’s leadership in Abuja.
Dr. Olugbeko commended TETFund for its transparency, efficiency, and consistent commitment to the development of tertiary education across the country. He noted that the Fund has managed and disbursed large sums of money with accountability, and that its interventions are being felt nationwide.
He also revealed that the Federal Government is working on implementing teaching practice stipends for education students, with TETFund positioned as a key stakeholder in the process. He expressed confidence in the Fund’s ability to handle the initiative with the same level of integrity and competence it is known for.
In his remarks, Dr. Olugbeko also lauded the Minister of Education, Dr. Yusuf Sununu, for his transformative leadership. He particularly praised the Minister’s support for the implementation of the Dual Mandate in Colleges of Education, which he described as a major step forward in advancing teacher education in Nigeria.
The COEASU president reaffirmed the Union’s commitment to promoting the welfare and interests of students, assuring them that their concerns remain a priority.
He further advised the students to shun all forms of misconduct and uphold the values expected of future educators. “As teachers in training, you must carry yourselves with dignity and discipline. Be good ambassadors of your institutions and always reflect the best qualities of the teaching profession,” he said.
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