Adamawa State government in collaboration witth the North East Development Commission (NEDC) has trained 600 primary school teachers to enhance the professional skills of teachers and promote excellence in the Sciences. The training which was coordinated by the Adamawa State Universal Basic Education Board (ADSUBEB) centered on Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Agriculture (STEMA), alongside modules in Classroom and School Management, Guidance and Counselling, Quality Assurance, and English Language proficiency.

The executive chairman of ADSUBEB, Dr Murtala Umar Babayi, said the capacity building programme falls under the Teachers Professional Development (TPD) Department and was aimed at empowering educators with innovative teaching strategies that reflect global best practices.

Director of TPD, Mohammed Sani Musa, stressed the importance of equipping teachers to become problem-solvers who can leverage technology and modern methodologies to improve student performance.

Lead consultant, Dr Lawan Bukar Alhaji, who supervised the training, emphasised the programme’s goal of revolutionising teaching practices across public schools in Adamawa.
“This landmark training has armed teachers with the competence, confidence and creativity required to inspire the next generation of leaders,” he said.

He further noted that with continued support from both NEDC and ADSUBEB, Adamawa is on the path to becoming a beacon of educational transformation in the Northeast.

The collaboration between NEDC and ADSUBEB stands as a model for how government institutions can partner to drive meaningful reforms and strengthen foundational education in Nigeria.

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