Governor Otti Advocates for More Colleges of Education in Abia State, Says One is Not Enough to Train Teachers

Governor Otti of Abia State advocated for the of more colleges of Education In Abia state, particularly in the realm of teacher training, during a recent public address. Emphasizing the state's current challenges in meeting its educational demands, Governor Otti highlighted ongoing efforts to revitalize the State College of Education in Arochukwu, which has suffered from neglect over the years.

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Governor Otti further stressed that one College of Education alone is insufficient to meet the state's requirements for adequately trained teachers. He emphasized the importance of having multiple educational institutions dedicated to teacher training to address the state's educational needs comprehensively.

"We do have a College of Education here that has been abandoned over the years. We are working very hard to retrieve it – the State College of Education in Arochukwu," Governor Otti affirmed, addressing the state's commitment to reclaiming and restoring vital educational institutions.

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In his remarks, Governor Otti also acknowledged the Federal College of Education (the newly proposed federal owned college) as a significant asset to the state. He praised its role in improving the state's educational infrastructure and expressed optimism about increasing budgetary allocations to education.