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  • EFCC, C’River TCTI Partner to Drive National Digital Literacy Training

    EFCC, C’River TCTI Partner to Drive National Digital Literacy Training

    In a bold move to curb cybercrime and empower Nigeria’s youth, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Cross River State Teachers Continuous Training Institute (TCTI), Biase, have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the EFCC Headquarters in Abuja.

    The MoU signed on April 30, 2025, establishes a collaborative framework to design and implement far-reaching digital literacy and cybersecurity programs that will help redirect Nigeria’s growing digital talent towards legitimate opportunities in the digital space.

    Under the three-year agreement, both institutions will develop a standardized nationwide digital literacy framework and certification program, launch cybersecurity training for EFCC personnel, introduce digital skills competitions and incentives for high-performing participants, implement the Future Proof Economy (FPE) Model to drive innovation and career readiness.

    Also as a part of the collaboration, the EFCC will transform its Academy into a certified Pearson Vue Testing Centre, and promote inter-agency collaboration for stronger digital development.
    The initiative includes quarterly review meetings by a Joint Implementation Committee (JIC) to ensure impactful delivery and accountability.

    “This partnership aligns with the EFCC’s preventive strategy through education and empowerment.
    “Together with the TCTI, we are building a digital future that safeguards our economy and uplifts Nigerian youth.

    “We can make it part of our preventive menu and that is where we see it as part of our responsibility and a need for us to have a synergy with the Institute. This MOU is something that we can work with. We are going to immediately operationalize the provisions of it,” said the EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede.

    Professor Taoheed Adedoja, the Director-General of the TCTI said thousands of Nigerian youths are to benefit from the joint initiatives to provide nationwide training on high level global certification program.

    “With the Institute’s Center for Digital and Emerging Skills, the TCTI is ready to offer distinctive services for the practical actualization of this national assignment.” Continuing, Adedoja noted that: “the Institute being the first public institution in the country that is licensed by CERTIPORT as a center for digital literacy proficiency testing with a view to filling the gaps on knowledge and skills needed for global employability and competitiveness. This certification was presented before the Cross River State Executive Council meeting in 2023.

    “The essence of this exercise is to provide digital skill literacy for Nigerian youths so that they can deploy the skill for national development as we have seen some models in different countries. What happens in other countries is that they watch out for intelligent youths, skill them and deploy them to various aspects of their national lives. We believe that there should be an interventionist programme in respect of this challenge.

    “I want to specially thank the state Governor, Senator Bassey Otu and the EFCC for making this landmark collaboration possible”, he stated.

    The TCTI boss expressed enthusiasm about contributing its expertise to curriculum development and cyber training, stating that the collaboration offers a sustainable solution to youth engagement and national development. It would be recalled that the TCTI previously trained a group of local resource persons from Cross River State in IC3 digital literacy, preparing them to oversee the training of others.

    The MOU signing included key representatives from both parties. From the EFCC were the Secretary Mr. Mohammed Hassan Hamajoda and other directors. The TCTI delegation included Mrs Sara Archibong, Special Assistant to the Governor of Cross River State (Liaison Office, Abuja), and Dr Emmanuel Omini, Ag. Director, Center for Digital Literacy and Emerging Skills at TCTI.

  • Cross River Institute Upskills Staff Members on Ethics and Operational Rules Training

    Cross River Institute Upskills Staff Members on Ethics and Operational Rules Training

    By Eugene Akotkpa

    The Cross River State Teachers Continuous Training Institute (TCTI), Biase, has successfully concluded a one-day professional development training for its personnel. The training focused on work ethics, rules and regulations, aiming to enhance professionalism and experience within its workforce.

    This initiative underscores the TCTI’s commitment to promoting best practices by investing in staff development, setting a strong example for the teaching community it serves, thereby demonstrating the importance of continuous learning for career progression.

    Speaking on behalf of the Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, the State Head of Service, Dr. Innocent Eteng declared the training exercise open.
    Dr. Eteng emphasized the importance of the training in instilling ethical conduct across the state’s civil and public service. He admonished TCTI team members to always uphold public service regulations, in line with the state government’s commitment to maintaining workforce professionalism.

    According to Professor Taoheed Adedoja, pioneer Director-General of TCTI, the training aimed to ensure staffers adhered to sanity, rules and regulations of public service. He stated that public servants are expected to maintain these standards throughout their service years and beyond.

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    Professor Adedoja noted that amidst unemployment challenges, civil and public servants must champion professionalism and contribute to the state’s workforce development through ethical value addition.

    The residential training workshop which held on Thursday, April 24, 2025, included the administration of secret oath documents to employees by Barrister Efembe Nta-Eke, a representative of the state Commissioner for Justice. The offences and penalties for data breach were clearly outlined according to the code of service. Barr. Nta-Eke laid emphasis on the importance of protecting government data privacy at all times.

    Two former Permanent Secretaries in the state civil service; Mr. Emmanuel Ogar Etta and Elder Emmanuel Eke, serving as resource persons, further highlighted public service rules and regulations during their presentations. They stressed the risks of breaching government data privacy across all levels of the workforce, advising staff members on maintaining data protection ethics.

    The highly important training is designed to enhance work ethics among public servants in the state, addressing potential issues arising from lack of awareness among new recruits, and promoting a more efficient and effective service delivery.

  • A Life of Service: TCTI DG Professor Adedoja Extends Greetings to C’River First Lady @ 61

    A Life of Service: TCTI DG Professor Adedoja Extends Greetings to C’River First Lady @ 61

    Professor Taoheed Adedoja, the pioneering Director-General of the Teachers Continuous Training Institute (TCTI) in Biase, Cross River State, has congratulated Her Excellency, Bishop Mrs. Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, the wife of the Governor of Cross River State, on her 61st birth anniversary.

    In a goodwill message congratulating the First Lady on her milestone birthday, Professor Adedoja described Her Excellency, Reverend Otu, as a great woman who has lived a life dedicated to service and whom God has ordained as a support system for the Otu administration’s ‘People’s First’ mantra.

    Wishing Mrs. Otu long life and good health, the DG stated that: “from the outset of the present administration in the state, you have demonstrated your role as a stabilizing pillar, working alongside Governor Otu, notably in the education sector as a key partner in bringing development to Cross Riverians.”

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    “On behalf of my family, the Management, and Staff of the Teachers Continuous Training Institute Biase, I want to wish Her Excellency a very special birthday as she attains the golden jubilee age.”

    “We pray to the Almighty God to continue to keep you in elegance and grace, filled with more success and happiness in your future endeavours. Congratulations Your Excellency.”

  • C’River TCTI Trains 150 Maths, Science Teachers on Innovative Approaches for Improved Classroom Delivery

    C’River TCTI Trains 150 Maths, Science Teachers on Innovative Approaches for Improved Classroom Delivery

    By Eugene Upah

    The Teachers Continuous Training Institute (TCTI), Biase – Cross River State, has successfully conducted a two-day skill acquisition training, enhancing the capacity of 150 Mathematics and Science teachers in select secondary schools drawn from the three senatorial districts of the state.

    The intensive residential workshop on “Innovative Approaches in Teaching Mathematics and Science Subjects in Secondary Schools” took place from March 27-28, 2025. The workshop aims to enhance secondary school teachers’ proficiency in mathematics and science by introducing them to cutting-edge teaching practices and strategies.

    In his opening remarks, Director-General of the Institute, Professor Taoheed Adedoja, represented by the Deputy Director-General Mrs Mary Omaji, emphasized the TCTI’s dedication to providing continuing professional development opportunities for teachers, ultimately enhancing their classroom performance.

    Professor Adedoja assured trainees of the state government’s commitment to delivering a satisfying experience to teachers retraining. He noted that the educational sector is rapidly shifting towards skills acquisition and digital science literacy, encouraging participants to approach the training with utmost seriousness.

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    “The Cross River State government is doing a lot to ensure that our children are not left behind in getting the best education through retraining of teachers for the classroom task.

    “We encourage you all to return home and make teaching and learning an enjoyable experience for your students. Technology has transformed every aspect of human life, making it easier to acquire new skills. We implore you to apply the knowledge you’ve gained in mathematics and science to develop entrepreneurial skills in our secondary schools”, he said.

    The TCTI DG, using a humorous example to illustrate the dangers of ignorance, urged teachers to prioritize learning new methods in their respective fields. He admonished participants to refine their classroom techniques, fostering scientific curiosity and a thirst for knowledge in their students.

    Reacting to the workshop, Mr. Mavis Mba, a secondary school teacher from Government Science School in Etung LGA, praised the workshop for providing hands-on, interactive training that equipped teachers with effective practical strategies for immediate classroom implementation. He highlighted sessions like ‘Critical Rationale for Innovation in Teaching Mathematics’ and ‘Individualized Teaching Using Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI)’ as particularly valuable, offering actionable methods that blended theory and practice for secondary school educators. “I’d like to express gratitude to the workshop organizers, the resource persons and the governor of Cross River State for introducing these innovative approaches,” he asserted.

    Mr. Igbolor Stephen, a teacher from Government Science School in Ishribori-Ogoja LGA, said the training is a commendable initiative. He praised the TCTI, noting its high informative value.
    “We’ve gained insights into innovative teaching methods for physics topics like mechanics, optics, waves, electricity, magnetism and modern physics.
    “Effective physics teaching in secondary schools requires diverse methods, including Inquiry-Based Learning. This approach encourages students to ask questions, explore concepts through experiments that guide investigations.”

    Another participant, Mr. Egbe Idaka from Government Science School in Akamkpa LGA further emphasized the workshp’s significance, calling it a cornerstone to Nigeria’s education system. According to Teacher Idaka: “This seminar has reinforced the importance of positive feedback in STEM education. Research has shown that specific, encouraging comments like ‘Great job catching that mistake’ or ‘I’ve noticed your mastery of this skill’ significantly boost student confidence.’ He underscored the essential role of STEM education in preparing students for the demands of the 21st century.

    The training exercise reinforced the significance of ongoing professional development for educators and the need to integrate contemporary teaching methods to meet dynamic educational standards of the 21st century.

    Building on the success of previous workshops which trained 100 primary school English teachers in October 2024 and 150 administrators on WAEC’s CBT migration in February 2025, this training for 150 secondary school mathematics and science teachers marks the next phase in a sustained initiative to enhance educational excellence within the state’s and nation’s educational systems.