Sa’adatu Rimi College Examines Teacher Education Reforms, Digital Integration

The School of Secondary Education, Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education, Kumbotso, Kano, has called for stronger reforms and greater digital integration in teacher education to meet the demands of the 21st century.

The Director of Public Relations of the College, Amina Abdul-Azeez Abba, disclosed this in a statement sent to The Historica Nigeria on Tuesday, following the school’s 4th National Conference themed, “Emerging Issues in Teacher Education in Nigeria: Navigating Reforms and Digital Integration in the 21st Century.”

The conference brought together education stakeholders, scholars, policymakers and teacher educators to examine emerging challenges in teacher preparation, with emphasis on policy reforms, digital literacy, infrastructure and capacity building.

In his welcome address, the Provost of the College and Chief Host, Dr Kabiru Ahmed Gwarzo, commended the School of Secondary Education for sustaining the conference tradition.

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Gwarzo said teacher education remained central to national development, stressing the need for institutions to adapt to emerging realities, particularly through the integration of digital technology into teaching and learning.

The Chairman of the occasion, Professor Yunusa Kadiri, in his keynote address, said reforms in teacher education must be deliberate, properly implemented and responsive to the demands of the 21st century.

He called for stronger collaboration among government, educational institutions and other stakeholders to improve the quality of teacher preparation in Nigeria.

Presenting the lead paper, Dr Salisu Gwangwazo examined critical issues affecting teacher education, including curriculum reform, digital literacy, infrastructure, capacity building and the integration of technology into teaching and learning.

The paper was discussed by Dr Mukhtar Ado Jibril, who provided further perspectives on the issues raised and stressed the need for practical and policy-driven solutions to the challenges confronting teacher education.

The Guest of Honour, Eng. Garba Ibrahim Diso, Member representing Gwale Federal Constituency, reiterated the importance of investment in education and technology.

Diso urged stakeholders to support initiatives aimed at strengthening teacher professionalism and improving digital competence among educators.

The conference ended with a vote of thanks by the Dean, Mahmud Zubair Imam, who appreciated the participants, resource persons and organisers for their contributions to the success of the event.