Prof. Yahaya Isa Bunkure, pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Education Zaria (FUEZ), discussed the institution's transformation from a college of education and the challenges facing teacher education in Nigeria. He noted that millions of young Nigerians who aspire to become teachers are discouraged by poor welfare and working conditions. He called for urgent government intervention to restore the dignity of the teaching profession and prevent further decline in the education sector. Bunkure was appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on September 3, 2025.
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