The Federal Government has approved the payment of N150,000 bursary for university students and N100,000 for Nigerian Certificate in Education (N.C.E.) which is for students of colleges of education.
The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, made known in Abuja on Tuesday while marking the 2021 World Teachers Day.
Adamu, represented by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Mr Sonny Echono said that in an effort fast track the implementation, the ministry constituted a national implementation committee, which submitted resolutions for implementation.
“The ministry will liaise with the 36 states ministry of education, including the FCT Education Board, to identify respective course of study required by each state and the award of N150, 000 is proposed for undergraduates and N100,000 only to NCE students
“Beneficiaries must attend public institutions only and sign a bond to serve their state for five years on graduation.
“The fund will be sourced from UBEC, TETFund and managed by the Federal Scholarship Board and sponsorship to at least one refresher training per annum,” he said.
Adamu called on Nigerian teachers to continue to support the government to shape the future of the education sector and the country at large.
The event witnessed the presentation of President’s Teachers and Schools Excellence Award to outstanding teachers and schools across the country.
The awards are classified into different categories such as the 2021 best teachers in public, private schools, best public and private schools and best school administration.
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Among the awardees are Mrs Bridget Nwabueze, as best teacher in public schools, Mr Samuel Ogunleye as the best teacher in private school and the best public schools is Bolade Junior Grammer School, Oshodi .
Also, the best private school in the country goes to Greater Tomorrow International College, Arigidi, Ondo State, while the best school administrator is Mr Nuhu Musa from the Federal Capital Territory.
The event also witnessed parade from teachers in the 36 states of the federation including the FCT, with FCT teachers winning the award.
