The Ekiti State Government has called the newly recruited public
primary school teachers in the State to be dutiful and professional in
the discharge of their duties for national development.
The Secretary to the State Government Dr Habibat Omolara Adubiaro made
the call at the opening ceremony of a 3 day skills improvement
workshop for the newly recruited teachers held in Ado -Ekiti.
Dr. Adubiaro, who described the workshop as a testimony of Mr.
Governor’s promise and unwavering commitment to intellectual capacity
development in the state,
expressed delight at the current crops of individuals selected to
shape the future of young people in the state.
“As educators, we hold a key role in the development of our societies,
and your role is at the very heart of shaping the future of the
nation,
as a pillar of knowledge and inspiration,the impact you all are about
to have on the lives of young minds can not be overemphasized”. She
said.
Dr Adubiaro noted that teaching was a demanding but a noble profession
which has necessitated the 3 days workshop to enhance teaching
skills,with an urge to the trainees to embrace and take the program
with utmost seriousness.
The SSG described the workshop as a rare opportunity for them to
acquire new skills, expand the participants knowledge base and refine
their teaching techniques and methodology for hard-work and
productivity.
She stressed further that the gathering was also an opportunity for
the trainees to exchange ideas, collaborate with fellow educators and
learn from seasoned experts in the field.
The facilitators present have a wealth of experience in the education
sector and they are eager to share their knowledge with them, she
posited.
She however stressed that the knowledge and skills acquire during the
three days workshop would not only benefit them but also positively
impact the lives of countless young Ekiti indigence and Nigeria
learners in the years to come.
” I encouraged you to embark on the enriching journey to approach each
season with an open mind, eager to absorb new knowledge,explore
innovative approaches to education and embrace every challenge as an
opportunity for growth and transformation,for it is through continuous
leaning and improvement that we can make a lasting impact on the lives
of our students”, she stated.
In the same vein,the Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education,
Professor Femi Akinwumi, in his welcome address described the
induction training of teachers as an integral part of the general
education system in Nigeria as they influence the growth and
development of a nation.
The SUBEB Chairman also said that the training of the newly recruited
teachers was apt considering their different background and freshness
in the system hence, the need to guide them against ignorance that can
make them run foul of some laid down procedures in the service as well
as to give them smooth entry into the teaching service at the basic
level of education.
