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2023 World Teachers Day: Command Secondary School Emphasizes the Need to Address Teacher Shortage
In a grand celebration of the 2023 World Teachers Day, Command Secondary School Jos brought together educators, administrators, and guests to commemorate the vital role played by teachers in shaping the future. The event, themed “The Teachers We Need for the Education We Want: The Global Imperative to Reverse Teachers Shortage,” took place today at Ogundeko Hall in Command Secondary School Jos, Plateau State.
The Vice Principal of Administration, Mrs. Ngozi Agha, extended a warm welcome to attendees, emphasizing the significance of this day in recognizing the dedicated educators. She underscored the pivotal role teachers play in molding lives, asserting that teaching is an act of nurturing discovery and that no generation can thrive without the guidance of teachers. Mrs. Agha also called on teachers to ponder critical questions regarding problem-solving in their communities, urging them to take pride in their noble profession.
During the event, Lieutenant Colonel Adekunle Oduyemi, the Commandant of the School, offered a heartfelt tribute to teachers. He acknowledged that educators are not just disseminators of knowledge but also mentors, guides, and friends to their students. Colonel Oduyemi commended teachers for instilling discipline, courage, and sound moral values in students, which he noted has a lasting impact on their lives. He encouraged teachers to continue illuminating the path of knowledge and to remain steadfast in their dedication to educational goals.
Furthermore, in her thought-provoking presentation on the topic “The Teachers We Need for the Education We Want: The Global Imperative to Reverse Teachers’ Shortage,” Mrs. Ijeoma Patience Onwuama, Exam Officer for the Senior School, referenced UNESCO’s data, which highlights the global necessity for an additional 24.4 million teachers in primary education and 44.4 million teachers in secondary education by 2030 to achieve universal basic education (UBE). Mrs. Onwuama urged teachers to align themselves with 21st-century teaching skills, emphasizing communication, collaboration, creativity, media literacy, technological literacy, information literacy, critical thinking, flexibility, leadership, initiative, productivity, and social skills as essential attributes.
She stressed the importance of teacher-student collaboration and the need for teachers to embrace professional and ethical ways of working with both colleagues and students. Mrs. Onwuama emphasized the importance of media and technological literacy, underscoring the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in modern education.
Deborah Adenikinju delivered a compelling lecture on “Teachers’ Mental Health Issues,” shedding light on the importance of educators maintaining sound mental health to effectively teach students. Col. Joseph Bamidele Ajanaku (Rtd) also spoke on “Teacher Emotional Intelligence: A Panacea for Student Management in School Environment.” He advocated for an educational system rooted in Nigerian values, emphasizing the need for teachers to adapt and become leaders, motivators, mentors, and nurturers of children.
Col. Ajanaku emphasized the necessity for teachers to prepare for the future, given the evolving educational landscape and the increasingly informed and educated students of today.
The event featured a special presentation by students, interactive sessions led by various moderators and discussants, as well as the presentation of gifts and souvenirs. This celebration not only honored teachers for their invaluable contributions but also served as a call to action to address the global teacher shortage and prepare educators for the challenges and opportunities of the future.
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended 28 candidates for appointment as judicial officers across five states and two appellate courts.
The recommendations were made at the council’s 112th meeting held on November 3, 2026, according to a statement issued on Wednesday by NJC’s deputy director (Information), Kemi Babalola-Ogedengbe.
Of the 28 candidates, 24 were recommended for appointment as judges of the High Courts of Kano, Ebonyi, Edo, Adamawa and Ogun states.
One candidate was recommended for appointment as Grand Kadi of the Plateau State Sharia Court of Appeal, while another was recommended as Kadi of the Adamawa State Sharia Court of Appeal.
Two other candidates were recommended for appointment as judges of the Adamawa State Customary Court of Appeal.
The council also included Ijeoma Agugua in the shortlist of candidates for appointment as substantive chief judge of Imo State.
The candidates recommended for the various courts include Tijjani Zololo for appointment as Grand Kadi of the Plateau State Sharia Court of Appeal.
For the Kano State High Court, the recommended candidates are Hassan Nafisan, Ahmad Halima, Bature Abdullahi and Umar Musa.
Amaga Dickson was recommended for appointment as a judge of the Ebonyi State High Court.
The candidates recommended for the Edo State High Court are Osawaru Benson, Omoruyi Taiye, Adamaigbo Dorathy, Usiobaifo Festus, Oiwoh Pius, Amune Majebi and Imuekemhe Emile.
Those recommended for the Adamawa State High Court are Sa’ad Aminu, Musa Ibrahim, Giwa Sadiq, Mijinyawa Musa, Ibrahim Japhet, Bakari Aliyu and Ahmadu Yakubu.
For the Ogun State High Court, the recommended candidates are Oke Olakulehin, Obienu Adebimpe, Daudu Fatimat, Kadiri Rafiat and Osho Oludotun.
Ishaku Abubakar was recommended for appointment as Kadi of the Adamawa State Sharia Court of Appeal, while Dimas Elsha and Pembi David were recommended as judges of the Adamawa State Customary Court of Appeal.
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles could be handed a lifeline in their quest to qualify for the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup following reports that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) is considering including the team in the 2027 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.
The development follows Ghana’s reported removal as hosts of the continental competition, potentially creating an opening for Nigeria to secure a place in the tournament.
Sports247 reports that CAF has informed the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to keep the Flying Eagles on standby for a possible invitation to the 2027 U-20 AFCON.
Nigeria initially missed out on automatic qualification after suffering a disappointing 4-1 defeat to Burkina Faso in the final of the 2026 WAFU Zone B U-20 Championship.
Burkina Faso secured the region’s automatic qualification ticket, while Ghana were expected to occupy the second available place as hosts of the continental tournament.
However, Ghana’s reported failure to meet CAF’s hosting requirements has thrown the arrangement into uncertainty, with the continental governing body expected to appoint a new host.
The situation could work in Nigeria’s favour, with the Flying Eagles potentially considered for the place initially reserved for Ghana as tournament hosts, having finished runners-up in the WAFU Zone B competition.
Although CAF is yet to make an official announcement confirming Nigeria’s inclusion, the reported development has raised hopes of a second opportunity for the seven-time African champions.
The 2027 U-20 AFCON will carry additional significance as it will also serve as Africa’s qualifying competition for the FIFA U-20 World Cup.
According to CAF’s qualification format, the four semi-finalists will represent the continent at the global tournament.
Nigeria’s possible inclusion would therefore provide the Flying Eagles with another opportunity to compete for continental honours and keep their World Cup ambitions alive.
The West African giants have a proud history at the FIFA U-20 World Cup, having finished runners-up on two occasions, in 1989 and 2005.
For now, Nigeria will await CAF’s final decision, with the reported development offering renewed hope after their disappointment in the WAFU Zone B final.
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