A total of 118 mentees from the University of Buckingham International Diploma in Education programme in Nigeria graduated recently at the fourth virtual graduation ceremony.
Senior Research Fellow and Programme Director, Andreea Dogar, highlighted that the programme was designed to empower and transform the lives of educators. She urged the graduates to inspire both their own ambition and that of their pupils, stressing that the programme equips them with the necessary tools to create inclusive, organized, and successful classrooms.
“The programme provides the tools needed to create and inspire inclusive, organised and successful classrooms,” Dogar said. “I encourage you all to continue building on what you’ve learned and apply it in your journey to empower others.”
Dr. Frances Alimigbe, Chief Education Officer of the Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria, emphasized the importance of continuous teacher training on the latest teaching methods and tools. “Let your teaching journey be of purpose, skill, harmony, and commitment to life-long learning and be the transformation our classrooms need,” she said. “As a teacher, your voice, actions, and knowledge inspire, energize, and lead students to excellence. To ensure you are impactful, you must always sharpen your skills.”
Chizendu Achukwu, the best trainee of the program, praised the mentors for their expertise and guidance, describing educators as warriors deserving of the best in life. “The mentors’ guidance has helped us excel, and we are truly grateful,” she said.
Dr. Muyiwa Sulaimon, Director and Head of Department for Private Education and Special Programmes at Lagos State Ministry of Education, reminded the graduates to stay updated on innovative teaching methods. “For you as a teacher to continue to strive, you need to stay updated on innovative teaching methods. Don’t underrate networking. Leave an impact on your students,” he urged.
Orji Emmanuel, National President of the Association for Formidable Educational Development (AFED), celebrated the graduates’ achievement and encouraged them to use the learning they received for positive change. “It’s a great achievement. We all know how difficult it is to undertake this kind of step in these challenging times. It’s a rare courage for this great achievement, and I celebrate you all,” he said. “However, this is just a stepping stone. Use this opportunity to thank the UBTTP team. This fast-growing success story is gradually becoming the exact solution to the teachers’ professional and skill gap.”
