The National Teachers’ Institute, Kaduna, has assured students enrolled in its National Certificate in Education and degree programmes that they will be allowed to complete their studies despite a recent directive from the Federal Ministry of Education on admissions, accreditation, and university affiliation.

The institute urged students to remain calm, dismissing concerns that the government’s directive would lead to the abandonment of students already pursuing academic programmes.

The institute disclosed this in a statement on Monday by its spokesman, Yusha’u Ahmed.

According to the institute, the directive is not intended to disrupt the academic progress of existing students, adding that arrangements would be made to enable them to complete their respective programmes.

NTI advised students to continue following official announcements and stay in contact with their respective study centres for updates on academic activities, accreditation exercises, examinations, and other arrangements related to completing their studies.

The management also acknowledged concerns arising from the Federal Ministry of Education’s directive. It appealed to students, parents and other stakeholders to avoid spreading unverified information that could create unnecessary anxiety.

It further urged study centre managers, facilitators, and other stakeholders to rely on official communications from the institute for accurate information on how the directive will be implemented.

The assurance comes amid concerns over the implications of the Federal Ministry of Education’s recent decision on admissions, accreditation and university affiliation at the institute.

NTI reiterated its commitment to ensuring that students already enrolled in its NCE and degree programmes can complete their education.