NAN-H-13
Accreditation
By Auwalu Yusuf
Birnin Kebbi, Oct. 19, 2016 (NAN) The National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) has advised the National Teachers Institute (NTI) on timely provision of course books and other teaching and learning materials in its distance learning centres in Kebbi.
Mr Steven Dauda, the NCCE leader of delegation for accreditation of the institute’s distance learning study centres, made the remark on Wednesday in Birnin Kebbi.
He said the timely supply of course materials would enhance the academic performance of the students and teachers.
Dauda also said that the delay in the release of such documents would retard the students’ academic progress.
He said that the delay in the release of the course materials would also affect the credibility of the programme.
Dauda lauded NTI on the team’s findings at a study centre in Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi, due to the steady conduct of classes and the serene environment.
He said the team was also impressed with the response of students and teachers at the centre.
“ I urge you to keep it up, as this was one of the best study centres,’’ he said.
Prof. Garba Azare, Director-General, NTI, represented on the occasion by Dr Bello Lawal, Deputy Director, Field Operation and Students Services, assured that the institute would ensure timely supply of course materials.
Azare said the new leadership of the institute was committed to institutional reforms and prudent management of resources to reposition it.
He said the institute had the best course materials, as all their programmes were coordinated by experts from eight cooperating universities. (NAN)
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(Edited by Folorunso Poroye/Adeleye Ajayi)