The assessment team of National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) has inspected the proposed Heritage College of Education, Owo in Ondo State.
The team comprising experts and specialists in fields of education was at the institution to evaluate the college’s resources, facilities, personnel and infrastructure, to ensure it met the NCCE required minimum standards.
Led by Dr. Abdulrahman Yahaya, other members of the team were Prof. James Onuh from University of Jos, Prof. Chinyere Ogbuanya from University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Mallam Sirajo Yabo and Mallam Zailani Umar as members.
During the three-day visit, the NCCE team conducted a thorough assessment of the college’s facilities, including classrooms, laboratories, libraries, farm, garden, health and sport facilities, and offices, among others.
The team said it interacted with the college’s workers on ground and reviewed relevant documents to gain a deeper understanding of the institution’s strengths and weaknesses.
Yahaya, who spoke after the meeting, hailed the passion, commitment and resilience of the institution’s founders to bring quality education closer to the people.
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He said interactions with workers provided valuable insights into the college’s teaching and learning capabilities.
Representative of Ondo State Ministry of Education, Mrs. Olamide Odidiomo, said the state government was in support of the founders’ intention and assured them that when the proposed Heritage College of Education was approved, her ministry would monitor the college to ensure compliance with NCCE guidelines.
Founder of the institution, Prof. Oladele Akogun, said the proposed Heritage College of Education had been working to improve access to quality education in Nigeria by preparing tomorrow’s educators today.
He said the visit provided an opportunity for the college to showcase its progress and assured the college’s management of commitment to providing quality education as well as ensuring their students got the best possible learning experience.
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