5,000 students a good start for Zaria education varsity – Prof Bunkure
Prof. Yahaya Isa Bunkure is the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Education Zaria (FUEZ), an institution that evolved from one of the oldest colleges of education in Northern Nigeria, speaks on the transformation of the institution, the challenges confronting teacher education and the declining attractiveness of the teaching profession. He says millions of […]
Prof. Yahaya Isa Bunkure, the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Education Zaria (FUEZ), highlights the institution's transformation and challenges faced by teacher education. Bunkure addresses the declining attractiveness of the teaching profession, attributing it to poor welfare and working conditions. He calls for urgent government intervention to restore the profession's dignity and prevent further education sector decline.
Reflecting on his year in office, Bunkure expresses gratitude for the warm reception he received in Zaria and his approach of being a partner in progress, avoiding dismissals and focusing on collaboration. He delves into the rationale behind converting colleges of education to universities, citing the need for producing more highly qualified teachers.
Bunkure recounts his previous experience in upgrading a college of education in Kano, attributing the success to hard work and honesty.
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