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Tasks FG, TETFUND on massive investment in institution
By John Ogunsemore
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has congratulated Federal College of Education, Abeokuta, Ogun State on the 50th Anniversary of the institution.
Executive Director, Administration and Planning of NANS, Comrade Oladimeji Uthman conveyed this during a Monday press conference in Abuja.
Uthman, who spoke on behalf of NANS President, Comrade Olushola Oladoja, said this historic milestone marks five decades of unwavering commitment to academic excellence, moral uprightness, teacher education, and the holistic development of young Nigerians.
He noted that since its establishment, FCE Abeokuta has remained a citadel of learning and a beacon of hope in the training of competent, disciplined, and innovative educators who continue to contribute immensely to national development.
Uthman highlighted key achievements of the college over the past fifty years, including production of highly skilled and patriotic teachers; promotion of research and innovation in education; sustenance of quality teaching and learning standards; and nurturing of responsible and visionary leaders across sectors.
He said it was for these reasons that FCE Abeokuta deserved massive funding from the Federal Government and Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND).
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He said, “NANS recognises that the continued qualitative delivery of education by FCE Abeokuta is not only commendable but also very paramount to the growth and sustainability of Nigeria’s educational system.
“In an era of evolving global standards, the College has consistently demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and dedication to excellence.
“We particularly commend the visionary leadership of the incumbent management ably led by Dr. Rafiu Adekola Soyele fnim, fcipdm, the dedication of academic and non-academic staffs and the discipline and resilience of students, all of whom have jointly sustained the institution’s enviable reputation over the years.
“As stakeholders in the Nigerian education sector, NANS reiterates its strong belief that strong institutions like FCE Abeokuta remain indispensable to national progress.
“We therefore call on the Federal Government and relevant authorities to continue investing in the college (degree awarding institution) through improved funding, infrastructural development, staff welfare, and policy support, to enable it to scale greater heights in the next decades.”
On this golden celebration, Uthman urged the institution to consolidate its legacy of excellence, strengthen its academic culture, embrace modern educational technologies, and continue to serve as a model for teacher education in Nigeria and beyond.
