The education sector have been called upon to invest in teachers with a view to expanding their knowledge and skills.

 

Government at all levels and relevant stakeholders in the education sector have been called upon to invest in teachers with a view to expanding their knowledge and skills.

The President of the Australian Alumni Association of Nigeria (AAAN), Mr Abiodun Okunola, made the call in a statement in Abuja on Thursday, in commemoration of the 2023 World Teachers Day.

Okunola said that the association joined the rest of the world to celebrate teachers in line with the slogan: “The Teachers we Need for The Education we Want: The Global Imperative to Reverse Teacher Shortage.”

He pointed out that life-long learning for teachers was critical through continuous professional development.

This, according to him, is essential for teachers to stay current with evolving teaching methods and technologies.

He argued that quality education starts with quality teachers, adding that educators must be well-qualified, trained, and motivated to deliver quality education.

The Australian Alumni Association of Nigeria (AAAN), comprises Nigerians who studied in Australia’s educational institutions in different capacities, particularly post-graduate and short courses, either through scholarship or self-funding.