Tecetel FUE Zaria, Federal University of Education, Zaria (2026)

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08/09/2026

Happy Birthday to our Director, Prof Ajibola Ilesanmi. We wish you many years of happiness and prosperity. 🥂

27/07/2026

Students Commend TeCETEL, Appreciate Campus Smart Application

Earlier today, the Director of the TETFund Centre of Excellence for Technology Enhanced Learning (TeCETEL), Prof. Ilesanmi Ajibola, alongside other officials of the Centre, received a group of students from the Department of Library and Information Science, Federal University of Education, Zaria, on a courtesy visit.

The students were in the Centre to express their appreciation for the Centre's Campus Smart application, describing it as an innovative platform with immense potential to transform teaching and learning.

The visit followed an earlier Campus Smart training organised by TeCETEL for members of the Students' Representative Council (SRC), who subsequently cascaded the training to their fellow students.

Speaking during the visit, the students commended the application for its innovative and user-friendly features, describing it as a valuable digital solution for enhancing teaching, learning, and students' overall academic experience.

They also expressed optimism that the Centre would soon deploy the application across the University to enable all students to benefit from its numerous features.

As a token of appreciation for the Centre's commitment to promoting technology-enhanced learning, the students presented a pack of table water to TeCETEL.

In his remarks, the Director of TeCETEL, Prof. Ilesanmi Ajibola, thanked the students for the thoughtful gesture and the confidence they had shown in the Centre's initiatives.

Prof. Ajibola reaffirmed TeCETEL's efforts to developing innovative technological solutions and digital facilities that support teaching, learning and research.

15/06/2026

TeCETEL Director Leads Condolence Visit

The Director of the TETFund Centre of Excellence for Technology Enhanced Learning (TeCETEl), Prof. Ilesanmi Ajibola, on behalf of the Centre, led members of staff on a condolence visit to the family of the Centre's Finance Officer, Malam Abdullahi Ibrahim, following the passing of his mother.

During the visit, Prof. Ajibola conveyed the Centre's heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the peaceful repose of the deceased. He also urged the family to take solace in the exemplary life she lived and the legacy she left behind.

Also, the Director and members of the Centre also paid a visit to the residence of the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Malam Yussuf Yakubu, on the occasion of the naming ceremony of his newborn child.

Speaking during the visit, Prof. Ajibola congratulated Malam Yakubu and his family on the arrival of the baby and prayed for the child's good health, wisdom, and blessings.

14/04/2026

We congratulate and celebrate our Director, Prof. Ilesanmi Ajibola, on his successful attainment of the prestigious rank of Professor of Systematic Theology; the Communication and Documentation Officer, Prof. Omwirhiren Efe Mouson, Professor of Biochemistry; and similarly, our Deputy Director, Dr. Ramatu Nuru, on her elevation to the rank of Reader in Science Education.

19/03/2026

Eid El-Fitr Mubarak

On this sacred occasion of Eid El-Fitr, I reflect with gratitude on your dedication and service.

May the blessings of Allah fill your heart with peace, your home with happiness, and your life with purpose. May your faith be strengthened and your spirit uplifted. I pray for your well-being and that of your loved ones.

Warmest wishes to you and your family for a joyous Eid and a prosperous future.

With prayerful best wishes,
Dr. Ilesanmi Ajibola
Director, TeCETEL, FUE, Zaria

02/03/2026

TeCETEL to Conduct Plagiarism, AI Tests for Students and Staff Publications

The TETFund Centre of Excellence for Technology-Enhanced Learning (TeCETEL), Federal University of Education, Zaria, has announced that all students’ and staff publications will henceforth undergo mandatory plagiarism and AI detection tests as part of strengthened quality publications measures in the institution.

The directive was disclosed by the Centre’s Director, Dr. Ajibola Ilesanmi, during a strategic meeting with representatives of the Academic Staff Union. According to him, the initiative is designed to safeguard academic integrity, enhance the credibility of research and publications outputs, and position the University for improved global visibility and ranking.

Dr. Ajibola emphasized that all books, conference papers, journal articles, students’ research projects, dissertations, and other scholarly works must pass through the Centre for plagiarism checks, AI tests and related verification processes before they can be approved and accepted for publication.

He noted that the Centre had earlier established a Standardization and Authentication Committee in 2023 to ensure quality control in academic publications, adding that the Committee has now been re-empowered to fully enforce the new compliance framework.

The Chairman of the Academic Staff Union, Dr. Ubale Isma'ila Alaji, commended the initiative, describing it as timely and necessary. He pledged the Union’s support in sensitizing members to comply with the new policy.

Also speaking, the Union’s Secretary, Dr. Masir Hashim, stressed that the emphasis should remain on institutional growth and reputation rather than individual interests. He further advocated the drafting of comprehensive University policies to provide legal backing for the enforcement of the measures.

Contributing, Dr. Efe M. Omwirhiren, Esq., called for the development of clear legal and policy frameworks to properly address the issues discussed and ensure that enforcement mechanisms align with institutional regulations.

The Director of TeCETEL has also announced plans to organize monthly workshops for researchers and publishers to build capacity, promote ethical scholarship, and ensure smooth implementation of the new directive.e

01/03/2026

TeCETEL Guiding the Future of Education Through Technology-Driven Pedagogy

At the Federal University of Education, Zaria (FUE Zaria), quiet revolution is reshaping teaching and learning, with TETFund Centre of Excellence for Technology-Enhanced Learning (TeCETEL) emerging as a trailblazer, blending innovation, technology, and pedagogy to prepare educators and students for the digital age.

Under the visionary leadership of the Director, Dr. Ilesanmi Ajibola, alongside his team, TeCETEL is transforming how classrooms should look and function, redefining what it means to teach and learn in a modern educational environment.

TeCETEL’s commitment to excellence has earned recognition not just within FUE Zaria, Kaduna State, and Nigeria, but also internationally. Its accreditation by national and global organizations affirms the Centre’s world-class facilities, robust operational standards, and ability to deliver cutting-edge professional development programs that equip educators with the skills to thrive in contemporary classrooms.

But the story goes beyond facilities, as TeCETEL actively engages with global scholars and researchers through conferences and collaborative initiatives, exploring innovative teaching strategies, technology integration, and the potential of artificial intelligence in learning. Platforms, as such, create spaces where educators, researchers, and policymakers exchange ideas, discover best practices, and push the boundaries of what is possible in education.

Within FUE Zaria, the Centre’s impact is felt at every level, staff and students benefit from continuous professional development in areas such as digital pedagogy, educational apps, research technologies, plagiarism detection, and ethical writing practices. These programs enhance instructional quality, ensuring lecturers conduct research and students receive education that are both contemporary and rigorous.

Students are at the heart of TeCETEL’s mission as they gain hands-on training in digital tools for teaching practice, develop practical skills in platforms like KoboCollect, and participate in orientation programs in digital literacy that prepare them to navigate the classrooms of the future, with this holistic approach strengthening professional readiness, while also fostering creativity, innovation, and confidence in teaching abilities.

Recognizing the critical importance of cybersecurity, other data protection systems, and responsible technology use, TeCETEL partners with leading technology organizations to offer training in online safety, data protection, and secure digital practices to ensure that both students and staff embrace technology responsibly, combining innovation with safety.

The Centre’s excellence is widely acknowledged, with experts and stakeholders commending its transformative impact. Dr. Ajibola and his team have been celebrated for fostering a culture of professionalism, innovation, and service.

Beyond FUE Zaria, TeCETEL serves as model and supports other Centre and institutions, while also promoting the digitalization of teaching practice supervision and best practices in technology-enhanced learning, with its internationally equipped smart classrooms and customized facilities.

More than a Centre, it is a vision realized, a hub where technology, research, and education converge to create the educators of tomorrow. By equipping students and faculty with the tools, skills, and mindset for a digital world, TeCETEL is shaping the future of education in Nigeria and setting a standard for excellence that others aspire to follow.

Experience the impact of technology in pedagogy at TeCETEL, FUE Zaria, where innovation meets education, and the classrooms of tomorrow are being built today.

11/02/2026

TETFund Delegation Commends TeCETEL During Assessment Visit

The Federal University of Education, Zaria, has today 10th February 2026, received a delegation from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) on an assessment visit to the TETFund Centre of Excellence for Technology Enhanced Learning (TeCETEL).

The delegation, led by Prof. Muhammad Yahuza Bello, former Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), was received by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Suleiman Balarabe, on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Yahaya Isa Bunkure.

Others on the delegation were Prof. Etannibi Alemika; Prof. Sammuel Odu Odeh; and Amina Kabir.

Speaking during the visit, Prof. Yahuza Bello stated that the team was at the University to assess the activities of the Centre. He explained that the exercise was aimed at ensuring that the Centre operates within established guidelines and at evaluating the performance of Centres of Excellence in beneficiary institutions.

Welcoming the delegation, Dr. Balarabe noted that the Centre has recorded significant achievements since its establishment. He added that the Vice-Chancellor and the University Management have been highly supportive of the Centre and its programmes, noting that the management team of the Centre was carefully selected from various parts of the University based on merit and competence.

Dr. Balarabe recalled that the Centre was ranked second best among all TETFund Centres of Excellence and the best among those established in Colleges of Education. He emphasized that the Centre is extending knowledge beyond the University to other parts of the country and internationally.

He further explained that the naming of the Centre was necessitated by the urgent need for teachers to embrace modern technology in teaching and learning, stressing that teachers must be at the forefront of technological innovation in order to understand it and effectively utilise it in the transfer knowledge to students and the wider community.

Dr. Balarabe also appealed for increased support from TETFund, noting that the Centre is attracting interest and collaborations from several reputable institutions and organizations.

In his presentation, the Director of TeCETEL, Dr. Ilesanmi Ajibola, thanked the Executive Secretary of TETFund for his keen interest in the Centre’s activities, including participation in some of its conferences. He outlined the Centre’s achievements, revealing that it has developed an LMS/EMS, as its Campus Smart App has recently been approved on the Google Play Store.

He added that the Centre has established partnerships with both national and international organizations, including CTPM Universiti Sains Malaysia, IIOE Nigeria National Centre (ABU, Zaria), BUK Centre of Excellence, National Teachers’ Institute (Kaduna), G*I Academy (Netherlands), Cisco Networking Academy, and Huawei ICT Academy.

The Director submitted that the Centre has so far trained about 4,000 participants since its inception in 2021, organized national and international conferences, and conducted training programmes across several states, including the 23 Local Government Areas of Kaduna State, while currently engaging Kaduna State ALGON and SUBEB on teacher training initiatives.

The Centre is accredited by the Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) and the American Council of Training and Development (ACTD), further buttressing its sustainability potentials.

Dr. Ajibola requested additional facilities to complement existing infrastructure and highlighted challenges such as faculty resistance to technology adoption, the persistent digital divide among learners, and difficulty in measuring long-term impact due to short-term course structures.

He called for further investment in advanced infrastructure, including Virtual and Augmented Reality tools, AI-driven analytics platforms, content creation software, Open Educational Resources (OER) libraries, sustained professional development for staff, and increased research support to evaluate the impact of Technology Enhanced Learning on learning outcomes and graduate employability.

In his remarks, Prof. Yahuza Bello commended the Centre for its performance, noting that it has justified the expectations placed on it. He emphasized that the release of funds by TETFund is performance-based and disclosed that the Centre has successfully accessed and utilized over 80 percent of the funds allocated to it.

He reminded the management that TETFund provides a five-year start-up intervention for Centres of Excellence and advised the Centre to explore alternative funding sources to ensure sustainability after the expiration of TETFund sponsorship.

Prof. Yahuza also commended the naming of the Centre, stressing the critical role of technology in modern learning processes and noting that Centres like TeCETEL have the potential to guide the public on the effective and responsible use of technology in education.

Contributing, Prof. Etannibi Alemika praised the Centre’s achievements and suggested sustainability strategies, including charging for selected technology services rendered to students, monetizing plagiarism checks for academic publications, and offering short professional courses for teachers and other education stakeholders.

Management members of the TeCETEL that were in attendance during the exercise were Dr. R. A. Nuru (Deputy Director); Barr. M. S. Abubakar (Admin Officer); Abdullahi Ibrahim (Finance Officer); Dr. Ahmed Zubairu (Research Officer I); Yusuf Yakubu (Monitoring and Evaluation Officer); and Idris Mohammed (Safeguard Officer).

Other were Abdulrazaq Y. Tanko (Procurement Officer); Sani Dalhat Bello (Internal Auditor); Dr. Efe Omwirhiren, Esq. (Communication and Documentation Officer); and Mustapha M. Yusuf (Research Officer II).

27/11/2025

ABU's Centre of Excellence Visits TeCETEL, Seeks Collaboration

The TETFund Centre of Excellence for Technology-Enhanced Learning (TeCETEL), Federal University of Education, Zaria today hosted a delegation from the TETFund Centre of Excellence for New Pedagogy in Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

The delegation, led by Prof. F. O. Anafi, was received by the Director of TeCETEL, Dr. Ilesanmi Ajibola, alongside the Administrative Officer, Barr. Mohammad Saminu Abubakar.

In his remarks, Prof. Anafi explained that their visit was aimed at exploring a strategic collaboration and understudying TeCETEL as a model for shaping the ABU’s Centre of Excellence for New Pedagogy in Engineering, noting that their Centre intends to adopt innovative pedagogical approaches and therefore sought to learn from TeCETEL’s structure, systems, and achievements.

Responding, Dr. Ajibola introduced the delegation to the activities, operational philosophy, and developmental framework of TeCETEL. He also highlighted the Centre’s ongoing programmes and innovations, including its major breakthrough, the development of the SmartCampus application, which is now available on the Google Play Store.

Dr. Ajibola further emphasized the Centre’s commitment to capacity building for both staff and students and noted existing collaborations with reputable local and international organisations such as Huawei, Universiti Sains Malaysia, UNESCO, and Flexisaf, among others.

The delegation was later taken on a guided tour of the Centre’s facilities, including offices, conference halls, SmartClass, and the Control Room.

Clearly impressed by the level of innovation and organisation, the ABU team commended the Director and staff of TeCETEL for their achievements. They also expressed strong interest in sharing ideas and fostering collaboration as they work toward establishing their own Centre of Excellence.

Members of the delegation from the ABU's TETFund Centre of Excellence for New Pedagogy in Engineering included Prof. A. O. Eberemu and Dr. D. O. Obala.

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