To help demystify entrepreneurship and make it easier for teachers to translate theory into meaningful practical student-led projects, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA)’s Education Resource Centre(ERC) team, led by the Director, Dr Neemat Daud Abdulrahim, has once again demonstrated its leadership in instructional innovation.
The practical session with a power-packed demonstration was the highlight of a recent training programme for FCT teachers.
Leading participants and guests through her session of the programme, Dr Abdulrahim showcased ERC’s commitment to transforming teaching and learning through practical, hands-on engagement.
The Director displayed an exceptional series of demonstrations that simplified complex concepts, making them accessible, relatable and immediately applicable in classroom settings.
In her remarks, the Director emphasized that practical exposure remains one of the strongest tools for effective teaching.
“We believe that when teachers experience learning in action, it gives them the confidence to recreate the same level of engagement in their classrooms. Our goal is to ignite that spark,” she stated.
The practical and interactive session stressed on gender, disability and the socio-cultural.
Further demonstrating her presentation titled ‘Building an inclusive future: Promoting Gender Diversity in Entrepreneurship Education’, Dr Abdulrahim said: “True education, entrepreneurship and empowerment is leaving no one behind, every gender and everybody.”
She explained that inclusion is not charity but smart economics, social justice and a national imperative which our education system has not always considered.
The Director stressed that, realizing that entrepreneurship is the new future of education, there is need for an educational system “without gender bias,not limiting people living with disabilities and one that is free from cultural and social barriers.”
She noted that females, minorities and people living with disabilities face challenges when it comes to accessing entrepreneurship education, acknowledging, however, that with the new curriculum focusing on entrepreneurship, this will shape the minds of students to accept the trend “by creating an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to learn, grow, succeed and express themselves without any socio-cultural or gender bias.”
Abdulrahim expressed confidence that FCT is ready for the new curriculum, urging participants not to relent in raising the bar in entrepreneurship education.
The Director stated that due to our diverse environment, classrooms are filled with girls,boys, disabled and minorities form different cultural and social backgrounds.
She appealed to teachers not to trivialize factors that interfere with entrepreneurship education.
The programme’s practical session featured step-by-step demonstrations anchored by ERC technical experts.
There were also group activities designed to stimulate creativity, innovation, and collaboration as well as real-life application of new teaching strategies aligned with modern education standards with instant feedback sessions that allowed participants to apply what they learned on the spot.
On their part, the obviously elated participants expressed deep appreciation for the clarity, energy, and expertise displayed by the ERC team.
They variously described the session as “a breath of fresh air, very impactful,” and one of the best practical engagements they had ever attended.
The highlight of the day was the hands-on approach which kept the audience fully engaged, with teachers enthusiastically participating in each exercise.
The Director, Security Services Department, FCTA, Mr. Adamu Buba Gwary, who was present as an observer, commended the ERC Director and her team for their commitment to enhancing quality education, equipping teachers with skills they need and promoting innovative practices across FCT schools.
Also speaking, Director, School Services of FCTA’s Education Secretariat, Mrs Magdalene Uzoanya, who was present throughout the session, noted that practical, demonstration-based learning is essential for strengthening teacher capacity across the FCT.
Dr. Emmanuel Aina, one of the former Directors of the ERC and also a facilitator at the programme, applauded the performance of the teachers at the practical session, saying it has set a high standard in entrepreneurship in accordance with global best practices.
Another notable development of the day was the demonstration by Students of Government Science Technical College, Area 3, showcasing an impressive waste -to- wealth demonstration during which they presented various innovative products created from recycled materials to reflect the practical skills acquired in their school.
*PHOTO CAPTION: A practical session during the programme.
