The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), in collaboration with the Adamawa State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, has unveiled the revised National Teacher Policy aimed at strengthening teaching standards and improving education delivery in the state.

The initiative, held in Yola, was organised under the European Union–UNESCO programme tagged: ‘Education and youth empowerment in Nigeria (Phase II): Expand, integrate and strengthen systems (EISS) to build teachers’ capacity and resilience.’

The Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Umar Pella, assured that the state government remains committed to working with partners to strengthen educational planning, policy implementation, and service delivery in Adamawa State.

On his part, ADSUBEB Chairman, Murtala Babayi, pledged sustained collaboration with development partners to reposition the education sector and improve the quality of teaching and learning.

Presenting the policy framework, the Deputy Director at the Federal Ministry of Education, Godwin Egbunefu, said the reforms were designed to modernise the teaching profession.

Egbunefu disclosed that the revised policy focuses on continuous professional development, improved welfare, digital literacy, inclusiveness, and resilience.

“It is designed to reposition the teaching profession and equip educators with the skills required to meet modern learning demands,” he said.

Technical Lead of the EISS–EU Project at UNESCO, Hyelataina Bernard, guided stakeholders on implementation strategies across relevant agencies, alongside the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding.

Organisers described the policy as a major milestone in strengthening education delivery in Adamawa State.

“It is a significant step toward improving the quality of teaching and learning, ensuring that teachers in Adamawa State are better prepared to address emerging challenges in education,” he said.