Bayelsa Education Development Trust Fund (EDTF) and the British Council have commenced the training of the last batch of 400 public school teachers to wrap up the partnership to train 1,000 teachers in the state.
The EDTF, British Council and Teachers Training, Registration and Certification Board collaborated in the capacity development programme.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the programme, Bayelsa State Commissioner for Education, Dr Gentle Emelah, reiterated the commitment of the Bayelsa government to building the capacity of teachers in the state.
He noted that the improved teaching methodology in the state was responsible for the state producing the best student in the 2025 West African School Certificate Examinations.
Prof Ebimiowei, Executive Secretary at EDTF, noted that the collaboration is aimed at improving learning outcomes for pupils and students of public primary and secondary schools in Bayelsa.
“You will agree with me that until the cutlass is sharpened, it will have no impact on the hands of the farmer and so it is with our teachers. You need to be sharpened very well to give good delivery in your various classes and schools.
“Let me at this juncture appreciate the British Council for accepting to train 1,000 teachers, 50 education managers and 60 trainers for Bayelsa,” he said.
The Chairman of the EDTF board, Chief Fidelis Agbiki urged the beneficiaries to be dedicated to the programme.
Dr Alice Atuwo, Chairman of Development Partners Committee of the EDTF applauded the commitment of the partners for the successful completion of the programme and commended the media for sustained reportage of EDTF activities which has shaped perception and support from the public.
Mr Fwanshishak Daniel, the Head, English and Schools, British Council noted that the collaboration had enabled the achievement within one year greater milestones that took other states three years to achieve.
He disclosed that the British Council had provided funds for the training of 60 resource persons from the state. Daniel said the training emphasis new teaching methods, use of digital tools for self development and access to school amongst others.
Dr Peremoboere Ugolo, Acting Chairman of TTRC, noted that another batch of newly recruited teachers were being trained at the University of Africa, Toru Orua.
