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EU Launches 2nd Phase Education Prog, Expand Scheme to Six States

POSTED ON July 25, 2024 •   Education      BY Benedicta Bassey •   VIEWS 83
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The European Union (EU) has launched the second phase of its education programme tagged– ‘Expand, Integrate and Strengthen Systems (EISS)’, to build the capacity of teachers in Nigeria.

The EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ms Samuela Isopi, who spoke at the launch in Abuja, said the second phase, would focus on teachers, while complimenting the first launched in 2023.

She said, "Funding for both phases amounted to 45.4 million Euros under the Global Gateway Strategy to boost smart, clean and secure connections in digital, energy and transport sectors.  The programme would also strengthen health, education and research systems across the world.

Ms. Isopi, represented by EU’s Head of Human Development, Leila Ben Amor Mathieu, said the EU, under EISS, would partner six training colleges in Adamawa, Bayelsa, Enugu, Katsina, Plateau and Oyo states. Each benefitting state is expected to in turn reach out to a wider pool of teachers.

She added: “We focus on teachers Because teachers are the bedrock of education. They are the ones who inspire, nurture, and guide our future generations

“Investing in teachers is investing in our collective future. All over the world they play an essential role in shaping the minds and hearts of the next generation.

“However, in many countries, and in Nigeria in particular, teachers face numerous challenges, ranging from insufficient resources to the pressures of adapting to rapidly changing educational environments. Recognising these challenges, the European Union has identified with the government the critical need to support Nigerian teachers in their professional development and personal resilience.

“By empowering teachers, we are not only enhancing the quality of education, but also ensuring that students receive the guidance and support they need to succeed in an ever-changing world."

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