FG committed to repositioning entire education sector, says Tinubu’s minister… 

Minister of Education,Prof. Tahir Mamman, SAN, has said the federal government is committed to repositioning and revitalizing the entire education sector for a quickened socio-economic development of Nigeria.

He said the president,Bola Ahmed Tinubu has since demonstrated his commitment to effecting positive changes in the sector through some of his major pronouncements since assuming leadership of the country.

Prof. Mamman, who spoke on Wednesday, in Abuja, while delivering an opening address at the Colloquium of Stakeholders on the Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards, CCMAS, organised by the National Universities Community,NUC, assured that government would continue to strive in ensuring that the nation’s education system remain nationally relevant and globally competitive. 

This, he noted, can best be achieved when academics embrace what he referred to as “proven and tested pedagogical methods in the delivery of this curriculum.”

To this end, the minister tasked academics to explore new avenues, harness technology and infuse creativity into its teaching, as according to him, these would cater to the evolving needs of today’s fast but impatient learners.

He noted that the theme of the event:“The State of the CCMAS, Sensitization and Implementation”, was very appropriate as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was “committed to providing and sustaining a Renewed Hope for the country.”

The minister thanked all the universities who have so far concluded their work on the 30% component and submitted the same for review just as he urged those who have not, to please endeavour to do so in the shortest possible time as the next academic session rolls in. 

Prof. Mamman urged participants to dialogue openly and constructively bearing in mind the rigour that had gotten the country “to this stage.”

“Your insights, experiences, and perspectives are invaluable and will ensure that we emerge from this gathering with a conviction that what we have done reflects the aspiration of our society and the potentials of our students,”he said.

The event was the first official assignment that the minister performed outside his office.