Tompolo Foundation has partnered with Delta State National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to launch a training program for over 50 corps members in the Warri Zonal Area.
The program aims to enhance the pedagogical skills of corps members, equipping them with the necessary skills to engage students effectively and inspire critical thinking.
According to High Chief Government Oweizede Ekpemupolo, Chairman and Founder of Tompolo Foundation, education remains the foundation of social transformation, and teachers play a crucial role in shaping society’s future.
He noted that corps members bridge the gap of insufficient teachers in rural and riverine areas but often lack the basic pedagogical skills needed to teach effectively. This partnership seeks to address this gap and promote quality education.
The training program is part of Tompolo Foundation’s commitment to initiatives that promote quality education. The Foundation has also been assisting corps members with stipends, accommodations, and other incentives to encourage them to teach in rural and riverine areas. Well-trained corps members will leave a lasting impact on their students, fostering a generation better equipped for the future.
Mrs. Rose Ezewu, Commissioner for Basic Secondary Education, commended Tompolo Foundation and Delta NYSC for the initiative, urging other stakeholders to emulate the Foundation. Chief MacDonald Igbaduwei also praised the Foundation for training corps members posted to rural areas, noting that it will enhance their teaching skills and make learning more interesting for students.
A lecture titled “Pedagogical Skills: A Key Imperative for Enhancing Quality Education in Nigeria” by Dr. Oghenevwede Oyovwi highlighted the importance of training corps members posted to public and private schools in rural and riverine areas. He commended Tompolo Foundation and Delta State NYSC for the initiative, saying it will equip corps members with necessary skills to teach effectively.