The Chairman of the Ekiti Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Hon. Babatunde Abegunde has charged teachers to make personal development a priority and be more creative in the discharge of their duties in order to achieve optimum performance.
Hon. Abegunde gave the charge in Ado Ekiti at a seminar organized by a non-governmental organization (NGO), Centre for Indigenous knowledge, Development and Sustainability (CIKDAS) for teachers across the State.
Abegunde, who was represented by the Executive Secretary of TESCOM, stressed the importance of self-development which he described as a conscious attempt at improving oneself in various aspects of life towards becoming a self-fulfilled person.
According to him, it is the conscious pursuit of personal growth by improving personal skills, competencies, talents, and knowledge that leads to overall success.
He assured that the Commission would continue to ensure effective career management, capacity development and secured retirement, adding that welfare of workers remained top priority to the present administration in the State.
Abegunde also lauded the organizers of the forum, describing their contribution to the development of the education sector as worthy of emulation.
He reiterated the resolve of the State Government to continue partnering with interested public spirited individuals and corporate organizations in the task of developing the State.
In her remarks the Commissioner (II) TESCOM, Princess Jumoke Owoola who is also the Chief Executive Officer of CIKDAS explained that the programme was organized to prepare teachers in the State and put them in vantage position to tackle the numerous challenges in the current educational systems occasioned by the changes being experienced globally.
Mrs. Owoola said that the programme was also aimed at complimenting government efforts in capacity building for teachers adding that teachers’ improvement and capacity building are necessary tools for improving education system.
She advised participants to take advantage of the opportunity provided by the seminar to improve their competence and positive attitudes; Develop innovative educational approaches and models as well as attract community participation and resources.
One of the Participants, Miss Funmilayo Ogundipe from Ayo Fasanmi Model College, Ado Ekiti, described the programme as an eye opener, adding that she found it impactful for teachers’ development.
Commending the State Government and organizers for bringing together such laudable programme, Miss Ogundipe however called for more regular training and retraining for teachers in the State.
She also pledged on behalf of her colleagues to utilize the knowledge gained from the programme in order to achieve the desired result and justify the government and the development partners’ huge investment in the sector.
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