NERDC INAUGURATES ACADEMIC PLANNING COMMITTEE
Executive Secretary, NERDC - Prof. Salisu Sheh at the inaugural meeting of the Academic Planning Committee on Wednesday, 26th February, 2025.
The Executive Secretary, Prof. Salisu Shehu inaugurated the Academic Planning Committee (APC) of the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) on Wednesday, 26th February, 2025, at the Council Headquarters, Sheda, Abuja.
Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the committee, the Executive Secretary noted that “the committee is a crucial committee of the Council to drive research and development activities”.
While disclosing that the inauguration of the committee is going to facilitate the speedy progress of Research and Development in NERDC, Prof. Shehu intimated that the committee is indispensable in the scheme of things in the Council.
The ES, who reminded the Committee that NERDC, as the think tank of the Nigeria Education sector, is supposed to be the flagship of all educational innovations in the country, urged members on the need to reposition themselves and the Council in order to deliver on the mandate.
The Executive Secretary urged members of the planning committee to put in more effort and ensure that the committee churns out programmes and research agenda for the Council and the country, in general”.
He expressed worry at the funding challenge of the Council but emphasized on the need for the Council to showcase expertise and make a difference among other organizations in order to attract more funds from governments and donors.
In his closing remarks, the ES appreciated members for their contributions and doggedness to work, urging that they should ensure they remain motivated in carrying out their functions.
He further called on members to make positive inputs and bring up advice that will move the Council forward instead of peddling rumors that breed division. He informed members that he is ready to entertain informed advice and quality suggestions and not gossips.
He therefore challenged members to put in more efforts, work as a family and noted that “when people meet, the minds work together and better”. He also informed that the Committee shall be meeting every quarter of the year to review works done, while charting the way forward for Council’s academic activities.
Earlier in his presentation, the Head, Policy and Programmes unit, and Secretary of the Academic Planning Committee - Dr. Chima Egbujuo gave a rundown of the composition and functions of the Committee.
According to him, the Committee comprises the Executive Secretary as the Chairman; all Directors, Assistant Directors and Chief Research Officers of the Council as members. Among other functions, the Committee, as an advisory committee, is to provide guidance to the management on academic activities and initiatives.
Executive Secretary, NERDC - Prof. Salisu Shehu in a group photograph with members of the Academic Planning Committee after their inaugural meeting on Wednesday, 26th February, 2025.
Executive Secretary, NERDC - Prof. Salisu Shehu (2nd right) with Director, Educational Research Centre - Dr. Sunday Akinsola (r); Director, Human Resource and Corporate Services - Barr. Peter Anande (2nd left); and Head, Book Development Centre - Dr. Judith Kanu during the Academic Planning Committee's inaugural meeting on Wednesday, 26th February, 2025.
Head, Programmes and Policy Unit / Secretary Academic Planning Committee - Dr. Chima Egbujuo (standing) with other members of the Academic Planning Committee during their meeting on Wednesday, 26th February, 2025.
Executive Secretary, NERDC - Prof. Salisu Shehu (3rd right) with Director, Educational Research Centre - Dr. Sunday Akinsola (2nd right); Director, Special Programme Centre - Dr. Magaret Lawani (right); Director, Human Resource and Corporate Services - Barr. Peter Anande (3rd left); Head Book Development Centre - Dr. Judith Kanu (2nd left); and, the Director, Library and Informatics Centre - Dr. Mandela Asebiomo during the Academic Planning Committee's inaugural meeting on Wednesday, 26th February, 2025.
Executive Secretary, NERDC - Prof. Salisu Sheh (r) with Director, Human Resource and Corporate Services - Barr. Peter Anande at the inauguration of the Academic Planning Committee on Wednesday, 26th February, 2025.
