WATCH THE VIDEO HERE Hope is being rekindled for the education sector in Nigeria’s North-East as the North-East Development Commission (NEDC) kick-starts another round of teacher training, this time in Gashua, Yobe State. The move is part of a larger effort by the commission to train 100,000 teachers across the six states in the region, with the goal of restoring learning in communities long disrupted by insurgency. At the opening of the five-day capacity-building workshop for 200 basic education teachers on Monday, Mallam Abubakar Bulama, NEDC’s Unit Officer in charge of Scholarship, Training, and Capacity Building, spoke with deep conviction about the importance of the initiative. “For far too long, insecurity has crippled education in our region. Children stopped going to school, teachers fled, and the system suffered,” Bulama said. “But now, we are committed to rebuilding — and that starts with empowering our teachers.” So far, over 300 teachers have already benefited from previous phases of the programme. This current workshop in Yobe North is another step forward, with more to come, according to Bulama. “We’re not stopping until we’ve reached our target of 100,000 trained educators.” The participants, selected from across Yobe North Senatorial District, are undergoing training in two key areas: modern classroom teaching techniques and STEMA — Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Agriculture. Dr. Muhammed Machina, lead consultant from Yalaye Nigeria Limited — the firm handling the training — emphasized the depth of preparation that went into planning the sessions. “We were chosen after a rigorous process, and we came ready. The training is not just theoretical — it’s hands-on, interactive, and relevant to the challenges teachers face in real classrooms,” Machina explained. “Half of the teachers will focus on STEMA subjects, the other half on effective teaching methods. The ultimate aim is to make learning more engaging and impactful for students.” Dr. AbdulRahman Danladi, Provost of Umar Suleiman College of Education, Gashua, who spoke during the opening session, called the workshop a “timely and strategic” intervention. “We cannot rebuild this region without education,” he said. “And we cannot fix education without trained, motivated teachers. This initiative by the NEDC is not just welcome, it’s essential.” Danladi reminded the teachers that their role goes beyond the classroom: “You’re not just instructors — you’re mentors, role models, and builders of future generations. Take this training seriously.”
NEDC Commits to Training 100,000 Teachers, Kicks Off Workshop in Yobe
