Tompolo Foundation, in Partnership with Delta State National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has organised training for over 50 corps members in the Warri zonal area.
The training programme dwelled on enhancing the pedagogical skills of corps members.
Speaking during the official launch of the training programme held in Uvwie local government area of Delta state, the chairman and founder of Tompolo Foundation, Chief Government Ekpomupolo, stated that the foundation remains steadfast in its commitment to initiatives that promote quality education.
Ekpomupolo, who noted that education remains the foundation of social transformation, stressed that teachers play a crucial role in shaping society’s future.
Represented by Dr Paul Bebenimibo, he revealed that growing up in the creeks of the Niger Delta and now serving as Chairman of the Tompolo Foundation, he has witnessed firsthand challenges being faced by corps members in effectively teaching students, particularly in rural and riverine communities in Delta state.
The chairman of the Tompolo Foundation said Corps members bridged the gap of insufficient teachers in the rural and riverine areas but lacked the basic pedagogical skills needed to carry out the teaching business effectively.
He added that was the reason for the foundation to partner with Delta State NYSC to equip the corps members serving as teachers with the basic skills to engage the students effectively and inspire critical thinking among the learners.
“The Tompolo Foundation has been assisting corps members with stipends, accommodations and other incentives to encourage those teaching in the riverine and rural areas.
“Well-trained corps members will leave a lasting impact on the students they teach, fostering a generation that is better equipped for the future.
“Addressing the pedagogical gaps among corps members will enhance their quality of teaching, strengthen the broader education system, and contribute to national development.
He added that the Tompolo Foundation remains steadfast in its commitment to initiatives that promote quality education.
Earlier, the commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mrs Rose Ezewu, while commending the Tompolo Foundation and Delta NYSC for the official launch of the training programme, enjoined other stakeholders to emulate the foundation.
Ezewu, who Chief Ejiroghene Erifevieme represented, looked forward to seeing how the pedagogical skills training will impact the NYSC members and schools.
A lecture titled “Pedagogical Skills: A Key Imperative for Enhancing Quality Education in Nigeria” by Dr Oghenevwede Oyovwi examines the importance of training corps members posted to both public and private schools in the riverine and rural areas.
The Director of Education Projects Tompolo Foundation, Dr Job Bebenimibo, revealed that the training programme would kick off officially on Wednesday, March 18, 2025, with the training of 50 corps members in the first batch.
