By Aga Samuel Imoter, Jalingo
Crystal Classic Academy, Jalingo, has unveiled a series of education reforms aimed at strengthening academic standards, digital learning and student development. The Proprietor and Chief Executive Officer of the school, Hon. Rikupki Joshua Ureyang, announced the reforms during the institution’s annual prize-giving and graduation ceremony at its permanent campus along Off Airstrip Road, Mayo-Dassa, Jalingo, Taraba State.
Ureyang also charged graduating students to uphold integrity, discipline and excellence, urging them to become worthy ambassadors of the institution and contribute positively to society.
He said the reforms include upgrading the school’s security infrastructure, modernising teaching methods, expanding Information and Communication Technology (ICT) facilities and renovating science laboratories to international standards. The Principal, Mr. Atsinafe Itsoga, described the ceremony as a celebration of academic achievement and resilience. He urged award recipients to sustain their efforts while encouraging other students to use the recognition of their peers as motivation to improve.
Itsoga said the school plans to introduce Computer-Based Test (CBT) examinations across all classes to better prepare students for technology-driven external examinations. He also disclosed plans to strengthen the school’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) preparatory programme, noting that one of its candidates scored 339 in the latest examination.
The principal added that the school would recruit more qualified teachers and invest in staff development to improve learning outcomes.The ceremony featured a student march-past, award presentations, cultural displays and the graduation of pupils and students from various levels.
