The Executive Secretary of Nigeria’s National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), Dr. Angela Ajala, warns that neglect in the country’s teacher education system poses a risk to national development. Speaking in Abuja, Ajala says Nigeria’s progress depends on the quality of its teachers and that urgent reforms are needed to address problems in teacher education. She cautions that continued neglect could lead to wide-ranging consequences for the future of the country. Ajala’s remarks are reported as being made during an engagement in Abuja with education stakeholders. In the reports, she frames the issue as a development concern rather than an isolated education-sector problem, emphasizing that improving teacher education is central to improving education outcomes. The NCCE boss calls for action to correct deficiencies and strengthen teacher education to ensure better preparation of teachers for schools.