ANCOPSS President Speaks on Unity, Collaboration, and Innovation.
By: Odugbo Sarah
The newly sworn-in President of the All Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS), FCT Chapter, Dr. Jiya Mohammed Umar, who also serves as the Principal of Government Science Technical College, Kwali, has called on members to prioritize unity, foster partnerships, and embrace innovative ideas as essential drivers for progress.
Dr Umar made this call during the 176th ANCOPSS Congress held in Abuja, emphasizing that genuine success cannot thrive in an atmosphere of division or complaints. According to him, the complex and multifaceted challenges facing the Education Sector require collective effort, creativity, and mutual support.
He noted that the 176th Congress marks “a significant moment of reflection, reconnection, and recommitment to our noble cause of Education,” adding that the gathering reaffirms the Confederation’s dedication to shaping the next generation through character, knowledge, and innovation.
Dr. Umar urged members to remain committed to Staff welfare and professional development, stressing the need to strengthen collaboration among Schools to enhance the quality of teaching and learning. He encouraged Educators to teach with passion and serve with humility while upholding the ethics of the profession with integrity.
Reaffirming his vision, he stated that ANCOPSS will continue to be a model of effective leadership, a symbol of integrity, and a beacon of excellence within and beyond the Federal Capital Territory.
He appreciated past leaders of the Confederation for their wisdom, sacrifices, and foundational contributions, pledging to build on their achievements. He further commended the FCT Education Secretariat Management, led by the Mandate Secretary for Education, Dr. Danlami Hayyo, for the ongoing massive renovations, accelerated rehabilitation works, and infrastructure upgrades being witnessed across FCT Schools under the Renewed Hope agenda. He assured members of continued collaboration to extend these developments to more Schools.
In his contributions, the immediate past ANCOPSS President, Alhaji Adam Bello Gupa, encouraged members to extend full support to the new executive and urged principals to participate in the forthcoming Mandatory Continuous Professional Training (MCPT) program in Jos, stressing the importance of such engagements for professional growth. He reaffirmed that “no member should be left behind,” and further appealed to members to ensure adequate preparations are made ahead of the Jos program to guarantee successful participation.
Goodwill messages were delivered by the Nigeria Copyright Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), who both expressed readiness to partner with ANCOPSS for the advancement of the Education Sector and assured the Confederation of their sustained support.
The event climaxed with the inauguration of new Zonal Coordinators and Committees to enhance coordination and ensure the smooth running of ANCOPSS activities across the Six Area Councils in the FCT.
In another development, the new Executive members, led by the President, Dr. Jiya Mohammed Umar, paid a courtesy visit to key Boards and Departments under the FCT Education Secretariat, as well as the Office of the FCT Head of Service. The visits were aimed at strengthening institutional collaboration and securing continued support to ensure the effective implementation of government policies for the benefit of students and teachers across the Territory.
During the engagements, the various Heads commended the new leadership, congratulated them on their emergence, and assured them of maximum cooperation. They further emphasized that principals play a critical role in the education ecosystem, noting that their contributions remain indispensable to the overall success of the sector.
