BY Omonu YG Nelson
Rotary Clubs in Abuja District 9125 in partnership with Greenolives Development Foundation Educational Empowerment Project has trained over 120 teachers in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT.
At the training event which took place at Government Girls Secondary School (GGSS) Dutse, Abuja on 15th July 2023, put together what they called Educational Empowerment Project, empowering the Teachers to empower Students, over 120 teachers across public schools in FCT were trained and equipped with modern educational training kits.
Principal of the host School, GGSS Dutse, Mrs Fatima Mohammed in her opening remark appreciated Rotarians in Abuja for the choice of the school among several others to carry out the laudable project and admonished participating teachers to take full advantage of the training package to impact on students across their schools. According to her, teachers are to shape the children in schools for tomorrow.
Speaking on behalf of the District 9125 Governor of Rotary International, District Governor Nominee (DGN), Dame Joy Nky Okoro expressed the DG’s appreciation to all participating clubs and their Presidents for starting the Create Hope year with him on this very outstanding note, remembering the teachers, empowering them to upgrade them from the traditional way of teaching to the modern teaching method. According to the DG, this is a laudable educational empowerment happening in his time.
In his remarks, President of Presidents in FCT, Rotarian Agwu Ijeoma noted that:
“I am honoured to stand before you today as the President of Presidents, representing the collective efforts of 17 powerful Rotary Clubs in Abuja, in collaboration with the esteemed consultants, The Greenolives Development Foundation.
“Together, we have embarked on a multi-club joint project aimed at empowering teachers to empower students, as we recognise the pivotal role of education in shaping a brighter future for our society.
“Education is the cornerstone of progress, and teachers are the architects of that progress. They hold the key to unlocking the potential within each student, nurturing their talent and guiding them towards success.
“Today, we have gathered here with a shared purpose—to equip our teachers with the tools and methodologies necessary to inspire, engage, and educate our students effectively.
“The “Train the Teachers” seminar we have organized brings together seasoned educational consultants who will impart their expertise and knowledge to approximately 120 teachers from various schools. These educators will learn modern teaching methodologies, innovative approaches, and best practices that will enable them to create dynamic and interactive learning environments. By investing in the professional development of our teachers, we are investing in the future of our students and our nation.
“Throughout this training, the teachers will gain valuable insights, explore new techniques, and acquire practical skills that they can apply directly in their classrooms.
“We believe that when teachers are empowered, equipped, and motivated, they can unleash the full potential of their students, by nurturing a generation of critical thinkers, problem solvers, and leaders.
“At the conclusion of this training, each participating teacher will receive a unique teaching kit and a certificate, symbolizing their commitment to excellence in education.
“These resources will serve as a constant reminder of their dedication to their craft and their responsibility to shape the minds and hearts of future generations.”
She appreciated heartfelt gratitude to the partnering clubs—RC Abuja Kubwa, RC Apo, RC Abuja Federal Capital Territory, RC Asokoro Diamond, RC Gwagwalada, RC Municipal, RC Abuja Crystal, RC Kubwa Gateway, RC Abuja City, RC Abuja Wuse 2, RC Maitama, RC Karu Housing Estate, RC Gwarinpa Newage, RC Apo Resettlement, RC Abuja Deluxe, and RC Gwarimpa 2.
While giving vote of thanks on behalf of her foundation and the 125 participating teachers, the Executive Director of Greenolives Development Foundation, Mrs. Adaeze Emmanuel expressed profound gratitude to all the Rotary Clubs that collaborated to bring about the impactful educational empowerment project to teachers in Abuja.
According to her, “the project was a bang and a huge success.
The feedbacks I’m receiving from the teachers is mind-blowing and gives me teary-eyes.
“As a teacher myself, I can imagine the multiplyier- effect of hundreds of thousands of lives that this project will impact in the immediate and in the years to come.”
The 17 partnering clubs are: 1. RC Abuja Kubwa, 2. RC Apo; 3. RC Abuja Capital Territory; 4. RC Asokoro Diamond; 5. RC Gwagwalada; 6. RC Municipal; 7. RC Abuja Crystal; 8. RC Kubwa Gateway; 9. RC Abuja City;’10. RC Abuja Wuse 2; 11. RC Maitama; 12. RC Karu Housing Estate; 13. RC Abuja Gwarinpa Newage; 14. RC Apo Resettlement;’15. RC Abuja Deluxe; 16. RC Abuja-The Grandfather’s Club; 17. RC Asokoro.