By Ibrahim Salisu Hinna
The North-East Development Commission (NEDC), in collaboration with Ancentium Company Limited, has launched a one-week capacity-building workshop on Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Agriculture (STEMA) for 600 school administrators, principals, and teachers from across the three senatorial zones of Gombe State.
The training, which commenced at the Resource Educational Center in Gombe, brought together 200 participants each from Gombe Central, Gombe North, and Gombe South. It aims to equip educators with innovative strategies that promote practical learning, creativity, and problem-solving in classrooms.
Representing the Deputy Governor of Gombe State, Dr Manassah Daniel Jatau, the Commissioner for Education, Dr Aishatu Umar Maigari, praised the initiative and encouraged educators to embrace modern teaching tools.
“This training reflects Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya’s vision to transform the education sector in the state,” Jatau stated. “We must adopt methodologies that promote critical thinking and innovation among our students.”
Also speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Special Duties, Alhaji Shehu Yerima Abdullahi, commended the NEDC and Ancentium for their continued investment in education. He urged the Commission to intensify efforts to improve the welfare of citizens in Gombe and the entire North East region.
Daniel Dauda, representing the Scholarship, Training, and Capacity Building Unit of the NEDC, highlighted the rationale behind the training. “We want to build teachers’ capacity so they can deliver quality education to students. STEMA education is essential for national development,” he said.
Participants expressed their appreciation for the opportunity. Malam Dauda Isha Hinna, Principal of Government Secondary School Difa in Gombe Central, said the training had provided practical approaches to teaching science and agriculture.
“This has opened our eyes to new methods. We are grateful and ready to implement what we’ve learned,” he said.
Similarly, Khadija Aliyu, a class teacher at Tudun Wada Primary School in Gombe North, said the sessions had introduced her to interactive teaching techniques.
“I’ve learned so much about engaging students and encouraging creativity. This will significantly improve how I teach,” she noted.
PERISCOPE NIGERIA reports that workshop will continue throughout the week, featuring hands-on sessions, group discussions, and interactive presentations aimed at transforming classroom instruction across Gombe State.
