The National Commission for Nomadic Education (NCNE), Monday, commenced a five-day workshop on the review/development and critique of pupils’ texts in National Values and History for the education of nomadic pastoralists and migrant fisher-folk/farmers.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the workshop in Abuja, the executive secretary of (NCNE), Prof. Bashir H. Usman, who was represented by the director, Extension Education and Skills Development, Dr Abdu Umar Ardo, said the workshop will ensure that the adapted/developed materials will conform with the culture of the nomadic child.
He said: “This workshop is not only relevant but also timely because of the urgent need to make available standardized reading materials for our clientele at this time. The effective implementation of the Nomadic Education Programme (NEP) depends largely on the continuous review and update of relevant and standard educational materials. In doing this, the Commission is very mindful of the peculiar needs, work role and environment of these target groups.
“This workshop is aimed at first, to ensure that the adapted/developed materials will conform with the culture of the nomadic child. Second, is to ensure that the adapted/developed materials meet the minimum national norms and standards of Basic Education in Nigeria.
“It is my hope that the outcome of this development and critique will further mainstream and integrate nomads into the National lifestyle through relevant, qualitative and functional education as well as boost their knowledge, skills and practices to contribute positively to their own quota in the affairs of the nation.”
