By Musa Baba Adamu
A Bill for the establishment of the Federal College of Education, Igbekebo, Ondo State, has passed its second reading in the Senate.
This followed the presentation of the lead debate on the bill’s general principles by its sponsor, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim (APC, Ondo South), during plenary.
In his presentation, Ibrahim noted that the bill was first read on Thursday, October 12.
He emphasised that a sound and robust educational system in any country relies on the availability of qualified and well-trained teachers to impart the necessary knowledge to students.
“Thus, the need to establish a strong system in our educational sector that consistently produces well-qualified and trained teachers, as seen in other developed countries, cannot be overemphasised,” Ibrahim stated.
He further highlighted that the recognition of colleges of education as tools for national development had spurred significant expansion of such institutions across Nigeria.
According to Ibrahim, the objective of the proposed college is to promote learning for all individuals without discrimination based on race, creed, gender, or political affiliation.
“The college will develop and offer academic and professional programs leading to the award of certificates, first degrees, and postgraduate research opportunities,” he added.
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, subsequently referred the bill to the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund for further legislative review.
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