Mariya Mahmoud, Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory, has called on the management of FCT College of Education, Zuba, to prioritise solution-driven research that addresses societal needs.

Ms Mahmoud made this call at the college’s third combined convocation Ceremony in Abuja on Saturday.

She emphasised that demand-driven research would serve society and improve human lives.

Ms Mahmoud also advised the college to develop a rich and all-encompassing curriculum that is locally relevant and globally competitive.

The minister stressed the importance of adapting the curriculum to drive meaningful change, enabling the college to produce well-rounded graduates who are relevant, marketable, and globally competitive.

She also urged the college management to continually adapt to the evolving demands of the modern world by repositioning itself through ongoing staff training and retraining.

Ms Mahmoud highlighted the potential of information and communication technology in teaching, noting that this approach would foster impactful education and promote sustainable development.

She acknowledged the FCT Administration’s efforts to address infrastructural deficits in the education sector, citing the administration’s spending of more than N13 billion on school renovation programmes.

The minister commended the college management for maintaining industrial harmony between staff and student unions, assuring the college of continued FCTA support to contribute positively to national development.

Earlier, the provost, Sule Mundi, appealed for adequate funding to expand the college’s programmes, introducing technical components such as automobile technology, building, and electrical and electronics.

(NAN)