Ogheneruona Tejiri, Warri
Tompolo Foundation has partnered Delta State National Youth Service Corps(NYSC) to train over fifty corps members in Warri Zonal Area to launch a programme in enhancing the pedagogical skills of corps members .
Speaking during the official launch of the training programme, High Chief Government Oweizede Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo, Chairman and Founder, Tompolo Foundation said that the Foundation remains steadfast in its commitment to initiatives that promote quality education.
High Chief Ekpomupolo who was represented by Dr. Paul Bebenimibo, noted that education remains the foundation of social transformation, stressing that teachers play a crucial roles in shaping society’s future.
He revealed that growing up in the creeks of the Niger Delta and now serving as Chairman of Tompolo Foundation he has witnessed firsthand challenges being faced by corps members in effectively teaching students particularly in rural and riverine communities in Delta State .
The Chairman and Founder of Tompolo Foundation said that Corp members bridge the gap of insufficient teachers in the rural and riverine areas but lack the basic pedagogical skills needed to carry out the teaching business effectively, adding, ” this was the reason why the Foundation now partners with Delta State NYSC to equip corp members serving as teachers with basic skills to engage the students effectively and inspire critical thinking among the learners.
High Chief Ekpomupolo added that the Foundation has been assisting corp members with stipends, ,accommodations and other incentives to encourage those of them teaching in the riverine and rural areas .
He stated that well-trained corp members will leave a lasting impact on the students they teach, fostering a generation that is better equipped for the future.
The Founder of Tompolo Foundation revealed that by addressing the pedagogical gaps among corp members will enhance their quality of teaching, strengthening the broader education system, and contributing to national development.
He added that Tompolo Foundation remains steadfast in its commitment to initiatives that promote quality education.
Earlier, Mrs. Rose Ezewu, Commissioner for Basic secondary Education commended Tompolo Foundation and Delta NYSC for the official launch of the training programme, she enjoined other stakeholders to emulate the Foundation .
Mrs. Ezewu who was represented by Chief Ejiroghene Erifevieme stated that she look forward to seeing the impact the training on pedagogical skills will have on the NYSC members and schools .
Also speaking Chief MacDonald Igbaduwei commended Tompolo Foundation for training corp members posted to rural areas .
He noted that the gesture will enhance and sharpened their teaching skills thereby making learning interesting for the pupils and students. .
A lecture titled, “Pedagogical Skills: A Key Imperative for Enhancing Quality Education in Nigeria” by Dr Oghenevwede Oyovwi x-rays the importance of training corps members posted to both public and private schools in the riverine and rural areas .
Dr Oyovwi commended Tompolo Foundation and Delta State NYSC for the initiative ,saying that after the training, corp members will be enhanced with the necessary skills to teach the learners in their various mandate areas .
He listed the benefits of enhancing pedagogical skills to include increased confidence and effectiveness, better classroom management,improved community engagement amongst others .
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) was established May 22, 1973 by the Nigerian Government during the military regime of Yakubu Gowon to promote national unity, self-reliance and community development.
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