Ondo Rep, Ife Ehindero Sponsors New College Of Education Establishment Bill

The member representing Akoko Northeast and Northwest federal constituency in the house of representatives, Honourable Ifeoluwa Ehindero has sponsored a Bills at the green chamber.

The bill, which passed second reading on the floor of the house of representatives on Tuesday, is seeking to amend the Federal Colleges of Education Act (CAP F8, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004) to establish the Federal College of Education, Oyin Akoko, Ondo State.

The sponsor, Hon. Ifeoluwa Ehindero, who also doubles as the Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Reformatory Institutions, had a secondary, Hon. Mudashiru Lukman Alami, Member representing Ayedire/Iwo/Ola-Oluwa Federal Constituency of Osun State.

After a robust debate, the bill was referred to the House Committee on Federal Colleges of Education for further legislative action.

According to a statement released by Mr Blessing James Akeje, his Chief Press Secretary, during the debate, Hon. Ifeoluwa Ehindero emphasized the urgency of addressing the teacher-student ratio challenge in Nigeria’s education system, noting that the establishment of the college would significantly boost the production of qualified teachers not only for Ondo State but for Nigeria as a whole. He stated:

“The conversion of the only College of Education in Ondo State into a university has created a gap in the training of teachers, which this new college seeks to address. By establishing the Federal College of Education in Oyin Akoko, we will provide our youth with access to quality education and contribute to improving educational standards in Nigeria. This bill is an investment in the future of our country’s education and our young generation.”

Hon. Ehindero further urged his colleagues to give the bill the necessary support, noting its importance in securing the future of education for the country. The bill, which was first introduced in the House on July 11, 2024, is expected to undergo further review by the Relevant Committee in the coming weeks.