The Faculty of Education of the Obafemi Awolowo University held its 7th induction for Education Graduates into the Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) on Thursday 2nd of November, 2023 at Oduduwa Hall of the University.
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The induction ceremony was graced by the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Simeon Bamire, the Dean of the Faculty Professor Theodora Bello, the guest speaker, Prof. Olalekan Elijah Ojedokun, the Royal Father of the day, Ooni Adeyeye Eniitan Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, the Registrar of TRCN, Prof. Josiah Olusegun Ajiboye and many university dons and lecturers.
The induction ceremony is to welcome Education graduates into the Teaching Profession as professional teachers and to give them a sense of belonging and to ensure that teachers are not only trained but to make sure Education students graduating from Faculty of Education are properly licensed in order to raise the standard of professional teachers in Nigeria.
Speaking on the theme of the induction, The Affective Character Of A Professional Teacher, the Guest Speaker stated the characters that a professional teachers should have and implored them to be patient, fair and impartial, open minded, sincere, and passionate about the profession. Afterwards, the graduates took the oath and were ushered into the Teaching Profession
Speaking to ACJOAU correspondent, one of the Inductee, Miss Olayiwola Ganiyat Oluwatimilehin, said she felt relieved and fulfilled and the feeling came immediately she got her last result from English Department. Speaking further on how the journey has been so far, Ganiyat, revealed that the journey was hectic, thrilling, fun and adventurous.
Ganiyat further revealed that with the state of teaching profession in Nigeria, she is not sure if she will be venturing into the profession. However, no one knows the future.
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Also, speaking with ACJOAU Correspondent, Miss Ajayi Dorcas Eniitan, said her worst moment on campus was when she cried in a lecturer office because of a result that decided to empowered her her with a carryover. Dorcas believed that the educational system of Nigeria need to be revamped and it is going to be a collective effort. For her, she is already in the Teaching Profession.
The faculty inducted 536 graduates in total; 515 Bachelor’s degree graduates, 13 Master’s degree graduates and 8 PhD Holder.