By Saheed Ibrahim

|

Newly inducted teachers at Adeyemi Federal University of Education (AFUED), Ondo, have been charged to acquire more knowledge in digital technology to remain globally competitive.

Josiah Ajiboye, the Registrar/Chief Executive of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), made the call at the second induction ceremony of AFUED, held for 1,460 holders of NCE, B.Ed, B.Sc Edu, PDE, M.Sc (Edu), and M.Ed degrees.

Ajiboye, who described teaching as a lucrative, noble profession involved in nation-building, urged the inductees to seek constant self-improvement by developing their skills in Information Communication Technology (ICT).

According to him, this move would enable them to compete favorably with their counterparts across the globe.

The TRCN Registrar highlighted several opportunities available to teachers in Africa and other parts of the world, stating that more than 45 million teachers are currently needed globally.

He therefore admonished the inductees to use the knowledge acquired during their training to improve their prospects.

Samuel Akintunde, the Acting Vice-Chancellor of Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, described the occasion as a milestone and a testament to the TRCN’s commitment to excellence, professionalism, and dedication to improving the teaching profession.

Akintunde further urged the inductees to use the knowledge acquired during their training to mentor, guide, and nurture the learners under their tutelage.

Olufisayo Fakorede, the Acting Registrar of AFUED, also encouraged the inductees to uphold the standards of the teaching profession and continuously seek knowledge by attending professional development programs both locally and internationally.