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Earlier today, Hon Festus Adefiranye, Member of the House of Representatives representing Ileoluji/Okeigbo & Odigbo Federal Constituency, paid a courtesy visit to Hon Tahir Mamman, the esteemed Minister of Education of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The primary focus of their meeting was to explore potential areas of collaboration and partnership between the lawmaker and the Minister for Education.
During their discussions, Hon Adefiranye and Hon Mamman recognized the importance of education as a key driver of development and progress in our society. They both expressed a shared commitment to improving educational standards and ensuring access to quality education for all Nigerian citizens.
One of the potential areas of collaboration identified was the need for increased investment in education . Recognizing the challenges faced by many schools in the constituency, Hon Adefiranye highlighted the importance of upgrading facilities and providing a conducive learning environment for students. Hon Mamman welcomed this suggestion and assured the lawmaker of the ministry’s support in addressing these concerns.
Furthermore, Hon Adefiranye emphasized the significance of teacher training and professional development programs to enhance the quality of education. He suggested the implementation of joint initiatives between the Ministry of Education and relevant educational sector stakeholders in the constituency to improve teaching methodologies and foster a culture of continuous learning. Hon Mamman agreed that investing in the capacity building of teachers is vital for improving educational outcomes in the constituency and across the nation.
Another crucial area for collaboration discussed was the need to promote digital literacy and technology-driven education. Recognizing the growing impact of technology in the education sector, both Hon Adefiranye and Hon Mamman emphasized the importance of equipping schools with modern technology tools, internet connectivity, and trained personnel to facilitate e-learning and digital literacy programs. They discussed the possibility of securing government funding and private partnerships to support schools in acquiring the necessary technological resources.
Hon Adefiranye also expressed his willingness to offer legislative support to the Ministry of Education in enacting relevant policies and laws that will drive positive reforms in the education sector. Both parties acknowledged the importance of a robust legal framework to guide and sustain the proposed collaborative efforts.
In conclusion, the courtesy visit by Hon Festus Adefiranye to Hon Tahir Mamman, the Minister of Education, served as an opportunity to explore various avenues of collaboration and partnership. By combining their expertise, resources, and commitment to education, the lawmaker and Hon Minister aim to make significant progress in improving educational standards, upgrading infrastructure, enhancing teacher quality, promoting digital literacy, and enacting legislation that supports positive reforms in the education sector.
The meeting was also used as an avenue to congratulate the nomination and confirmation of the Honourable minister as the Minister of Education of The Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Peoplesmind
Signed
Adebayo Lawrence
SA Media And publicity to Hon Festus
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