Education
Bayelsa, British Council commence training of teachers
Written By: Udo Inobeme
01 Jul 2025 01:45 PM
Yenegoa, Bayelsa — The Bayelsa Education Development Trust Fund (EDTF) and British Council on Monday commenced training for 400 primary and secondary school teachers in Bayelsa State.
Speaking at the opening ceremony in Yenagoa, the Executive Secretary of EDTF, Alice Atuwo, noted that the training was in collaboration with the British Council and the Teachers Training, Certification and Registration Board (TTRCB).
Atuwo explained that the EDTF was supporting the TTRCB, saddled with the responsibility of developing the capacity of teachers in public primary and secondary schools in Bayelsa.
According to her, the TTRCB was responsible for the selection of the 400 teachers and school administrators drawn from Bayelsa public schools.
She said that the British Council offered to train 1,000 teachers in Bayelsa, out of which 200 beneficiaries had completed the five-day training in the first batch.
The second batch of 400 teachers brings the total number of beneficiaries to 600.
“Through this collaboration, we will improve teaching methodologies, enhance leadership skills, and foster a culture of innovation in our teachers and school leaders.
“The impact of our partnership has and would be significant in improved learning outcomes, increased teacher confidence, and enhanced school leadership.
“For us at the EDTF, we look forward to continuing our partnership, exploring new areas of collaboration, and expanding our reach going forward.
“To our participants, my message is simply to urge you to listen with rapt attention, engage actively, share your experiences, and learn from one another,” Atuwo said.
Also speaking, the Acting Chairman of the EDTF Board, Prof. Francis Sikoki, noted that capacity building of teachers, who are at the center of the educational system, is fundamental.
According to him, the inclusion of school leaders in the training process is important, as leadership plays a vital role in the learning process.
Declaring the training open, the Commissioner of Education in Bayelsa, Dr. Gentle Emelah, urged the participants to see the training as an opportunity for self-development to improve their skills in teaching.
Emelah recalled that he started his career as a teacher, rising through the ranks through dedication, and challenged the teachers to do likewise and prepare themselves for leadership.
He pledged that the Bayelsa government is poised to introduce technology-assisted learning, adding that the state government was on the verge of signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Microsoft Corporation to deploy Artificial Intelligence (AI) to uplift education in Bayelsa.
In her goodwill message, the Executive Chairman of TTRCB, Dr. Stellar Ugolo, applauded the EDTF and the British Council for supporting the training of teachers.
She urged the selected teachers to catch the vision in sharpening their skills to improve learning outcomes in Bayelsa.
National Star
Speaking at the opening ceremony in Yenagoa, the Executive Secretary of EDTF, Alice Atuwo, noted that the training was in collaboration with the British Council and the Teachers Training, Certification and Registration Board (TTRCB).
Atuwo explained that the EDTF was supporting the TTRCB, saddled with the responsibility of developing the capacity of teachers in public primary and secondary schools in Bayelsa.
According to her, the TTRCB was responsible for the selection of the 400 teachers and school administrators drawn from Bayelsa public schools.
She said that the British Council offered to train 1,000 teachers in Bayelsa, out of which 200 beneficiaries had completed the five-day training in the first batch.
The second batch of 400 teachers brings the total number of beneficiaries to 600.
“Through this collaboration, we will improve teaching methodologies, enhance leadership skills, and foster a culture of innovation in our teachers and school leaders.
“The impact of our partnership has and would be significant in improved learning outcomes, increased teacher confidence, and enhanced school leadership.
“For us at the EDTF, we look forward to continuing our partnership, exploring new areas of collaboration, and expanding our reach going forward.
“To our participants, my message is simply to urge you to listen with rapt attention, engage actively, share your experiences, and learn from one another,” Atuwo said.
Also speaking, the Acting Chairman of the EDTF Board, Prof. Francis Sikoki, noted that capacity building of teachers, who are at the center of the educational system, is fundamental.
According to him, the inclusion of school leaders in the training process is important, as leadership plays a vital role in the learning process.
Declaring the training open, the Commissioner of Education in Bayelsa, Dr. Gentle Emelah, urged the participants to see the training as an opportunity for self-development to improve their skills in teaching.
Emelah recalled that he started his career as a teacher, rising through the ranks through dedication, and challenged the teachers to do likewise and prepare themselves for leadership.
He pledged that the Bayelsa government is poised to introduce technology-assisted learning, adding that the state government was on the verge of signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Microsoft Corporation to deploy Artificial Intelligence (AI) to uplift education in Bayelsa.
In her goodwill message, the Executive Chairman of TTRCB, Dr. Stellar Ugolo, applauded the EDTF and the British Council for supporting the training of teachers.
She urged the selected teachers to catch the vision in sharpening their skills to improve learning outcomes in Bayelsa.
National Star
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