Skyline University Nigeria (SUN) has today, November 27th, 2024, launched the 1000 teachers training on teaching pedagogy and digital literacy, a Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso Initiative, in collaboration with the CSR initiative of the university. The initiative aims to enhance the skills of 1000 school teachers in Kano State with the necessary skills that will enable them to impact the youth in the state.
Dr. Ajayi Olumide Abraham, a lecturer in the Department of General Studies, said it is truly an honor to be hosting the training at the university. He said the participants will surely go back to a renewed mindset and knowledge.
In his opening remarks, the Vice-Chancellor of SUN, Prof. Ajith Kumar V. V., said he appreciated his Excellency Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso FNSE, the Kano State Governor, Eng. Abba Kabir Yusuf, his Deputy Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam, and other government officials that have actively supported the initiative. He appreciated the ministry of education, the commissioners of education and higher education for nominating the participants for the program. He explained that the university is willing to support the government with training in digital skills and pedagogies that can help them offer knowledge efficiently.
The Vice-Chancellor then advised the participants to ensure they benefit from the training and see how they can develop their professional skills. He advised them to uphold ethics and good culture throughout the program. He also encouraged them to do their bits in supporting and strengthening the education system in the country.
In his remarks during the event, Dr. Senthil Kumar, the Dean of the School of Science and Information Technology (SSIT), said the program will surely enrich the participants in digital literacy. He said teaching materials and hands-on computer training will be used to guide them during the training.
Delivering the closing remarks, Mr. Miracle Livinus, a lecturer in the Department of Microbiology at SUN, said the convergence of SUN management and the participants will forever be memorable in the history of the institution. He said the training is a wonderful way to give back to society and host communities, which is heavily supported by the institution and his Excellency Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, FNSE. He congratulated the participants and wished them the best of luck in the training.
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