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"The future of any nation sits in today's classrooms. The quality of those classrooms depends largely on the quality of the teachers standing before our children." The Federal Government's proposal to waive UTME requirements for NCE candidates has reignited discussions about how best to address Nigeria's teacher shortage. While the intention may be to increase enrolment into teacher education programmes, an important question remains: Will more teacher enrolment automatically

PART 3: Rebuilding Nigeria's Public Schools: From Emergency Response to Sustainable Action Throughout this week, we have examined the silent crisis of decaying infrastructure in Nigerian public schools; from the dangers posed by neglected facilities to the profound impact unsafe learning environments have on teaching and learning outcomes. The recent school building collapse in Ogun State serves as a painful reminder that school infrastructure is not merely a physical concern