The Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has acknowledged the role of teachers in the raising of responsible citizens for a better society.
He made the acknowledgment earlier today while playing host to the Inoyo Toro Foundation in a courtesy visit to him in his office.
Addressing members of the foundation, Luke noted that it is important to spare part of the efforts and resources put in developing the structures of institutions to develop the instructors as well.
He stressed that education is not all about structures, but equipping the instructors with the modern facilities to be able to give back to the students, adding that the teachers play an important role in the moulding of the academic and character of students.
His words: "education is not only to build infrastructure, the bedrock of educational development is to equip the teachers to gradually get them to be aware of the best practices and modern innovation in their areas of discipline. When you equip instructors, they will have what to give back to the students".
Luke commended the efforts of the Foundation in motivating and encouraging the teachers, as well as their efforts in changing the face of education in the country.
Using the Foundation as reference, the Lawmaker also called on public spirited individuals to do their best in contributing to, as well as encouraging such visions.
While congratulating the Foundation on her ten years of consistent operation which according to him, has been ten years of wavering the storm and impactful service for the betterment of the society, Speaker Luke was wishful that the Foundation will make it to global limeline in the near future.
Earlier in his address, Chairman of the screening committee of Inoyo Toro Foundation, Dr. Enobong Joshua said the call on the Speaker by the foundation was informed by his interest in the educational sector.
"We trust that as someone who has been engaged in policy making in educational sector for years, the state will continue to enjoy your good work, as we have been experiencing", Joshua added.
He explained that the vision of the foundation is to improve the standard of education in the state, using teacher motivation as the focal point.
He said the foundation has through her numerous engagements in the education sector over the years, complemented the government's effort in enhancing quality of of education.
He hinted that the Primary aim of the courtesy call on the Speaker was to brief him on the selection process and criteria for award winners ahead of the forthcoming annual award ceremony of the foundation which will mark the 10th anniversary of Inoyo Toro foundation.
In his words: "Over the last 10 years, we at Inoyo Toro foundation have sustained our contributions to the development of Mathematics, English language, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Visual Arts and History in Akwa Ibom State public secondary schools through fostering positive and healthy competition for excellence among teachers. So far, over 170 teachers have benefited from our awards".
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