FME REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO SAFER, INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS, STRENGTHENS TEACHER CAPACITY WITH UNESCO, JAPAN

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FME REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO SAFER, INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS, STRENGTHENS TEACHER CAPACITY WITH UNESCO, JAPAN

Ministry expands teacher preparation in gender-responsive pedagogy, safe learning environments and digital skills

The Federal Ministry of Education has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening teacher capacity and ensuring that every child in Nigeria learns in a safe, inclusive and supportive environment, as it deepens collaboration with UNESCO, the Government of Japan and other development partners.

The commitment was reaffirmed in Abuja at a three-day Master Trainers Workshop on Safe Learning Environment, Gender-Responsive Pedagogy and ICT Skills for Educators in Teacher Training Institutions.

Representing the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, the Director of the College of Education, Dr. Uchenna Uba, said increased access to education must be matched by protection, inclusion and effective learning.

She highlighted the National Policy on Anti-Bullying in Nigerian Schools and stressed the need to equip teachers to recognise abuse, respond appropriately and protect learners’ dignity and wellbeing.

According to her, 45 master trainers from 15 teacher training institutions are being equipped with skills in gender-responsive pedagogy, safe learning environments, prevention and response to school-related gender-based violence, and ICT integration. They are expected to cascade the training to about 500 teachers and educators.

The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to sustained collaboration with UNESCO, Japan and the African Union to advance teacher development and inclusive education.

Boriowo Folasade
Director, Press and Public Relations