The Executive Governor of Katsina State, His Excellency, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda PhD CON, offers automatic employment to nine top-performing graduates and two of the most disciplined students from Isah Kaita College of Education, Dutsinma.
Governor Radda noted that his administration remains committed to rewarding academic excellence and fostering quality education in Katsina State. He made this known during his remarks at the second combined convocation ceremony of Isah Kaita College of Education, Dutsinma.
The convocation ceremony, which celebrated graduates from the 2013/2014 and 2021/2022 academic sessions, saw a total of 11,913 graduands receive their NCE certificates. The event was further distinguished by the presentation of merit and fellowship awards.
Governor Radda’s commitment to education and staff welfare was evident in his additional announcements. The Governor ordered the State Universal Basic Education Board to ensure immediate employment of the selected graduates and a special prize of two million naira each to the three most dedicated staff members of the college.
In furtherance to this, Governor Radda reaffirmed Katsina State Government readiness to develop the college, recognizing its crucial role in producing teachers for the state.
“We’ll continue our investment in the payment of affiliation fees for the undergraduate program with Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and support for the college’s dual education mode, offering both NCE and degree programs,” he added.
The ceremony also saw the conferment of fellowship awards on four distinguished personalities, including the Executive Secretary of TETFUND, Architect Sunday Echono; former Provost of Isah Kaita College of Education, Dutsinma, Dr. Maigari Abdul and Yandakan Katsina, Alhaji Balan Goggo Muhammad Sada.
Earlier, Dr. Ismailia Ado Funtua, the Provost of the college, explained the challenges facing the institution, including low student intake due to the proliferation of satellite campuses and security concerns. Stressing the need to erect watch towers at some strategic locations.
Responding to this appeal, Governor Radda promised to erect security towers in the college to provide more security architecture.
The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), Paulinus Chijoke, commended the awardees and reiterated the commission’s commitment to maintaining high standards through curriculum review.
The Governor subsequently led other dignitaries to the commissioning of new facilities, including the convocation square and undergraduate student hostels, constructed with TETFUND support.
