On Monday, the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) inducted 955 graduates from the University of Jos’ Faculty of Education as professional teachers.
Prof. Josiah Ajiboye, Registrar of TRCN, administered the oath to the graduates and congratulated the inductees on successfully completing their training as professional teachers.
Ajiboye, who was represented by Dr Ahmed Okunola, emphasised that the induction and oath-taking ceremonies are still important for all trained teachers in Nigeria.
He advised the inductees to be professional and dedicate their quarter to giving quality education to young Nigerians.
”These inductees have been trained as professional teachers; if this is what you have chosen to do, understand that you have chosen a profession that is noble, with compassion, care and love as cardinal ideals.
”I urge you to carry out your duties with pride and humility. You should recognise that you are a product of huge investment for better tomorrow.
”You must, therefore, put in your best in bringing out the potentials in your students.
”I advice you to continually improve on your knowledge; pursue further academic strides to be in tandem with the current realities,”he added.
Prof. Joseph Maina, Dean of the University’s Faculty of Education, presented the graduates for the exercise, stating that they were well-trained in both learning and character.
Maina, represented by Dr Grace Chollom, Deputy Dean of the Faculty, praised the university administration and TRCN for assisting the faculty in developing competent teachers to serve Nigerians.
Maina stated that the graduates included people with disabilities.
Earlier, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Tanko Ishaya, stated that the inductees were from the 2022/2023 academic session.
Prof. Emmanuel Oki, Director of the institution’s Centre for Entrepreneurship Development, told Ishaya that the graduates had received rigorous theoretical and practical training from a cadre of skilled and motivated teachers.
”I am confident that our graduands are of high quality to face global trend in the 21st century teaching profession.
”Values in Nigeria seem to have undergone considerable degradation in the last many years as indubitably evident in every area and aspects of our lives.
”For any society to experience positive and sustainable growth, positive values must he upheld and encouraged; where values have decayed, underdevelopment sets in.
”This university is known for quality training of students who are worthy in character and learning, therefore, I urge you to be worthy ambassadors of the university in the society, ”he said.