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  • Educators, others converge for conference

    Educators, others converge for conference

    Former governor of Cross River State, Senator Liyel Imoke, is among keynote speakers at the South East Educators Conference (SEEC) 2025.

    Others include the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Landmark Group, Mr. Paul Onwuanibe – a trailblazing entrepreneur, whose insight into innovation and infrastructure development will challenge educational stakeholders to think big and build boldly.

    Rotimi Eyitayo – CEO, Teammasters & Education Business School, Chinoso Ogbogu – Co-Founder, Sabi Writers, Rhoda Odigboh –  Cofounder, The Learning Craft and Head of Africa Programmes, Kizazi ,Dr. Joy Isa – President Isa School of Education & Educational Strategist, Fisayo Oludipe – Education Consultant & Leadership Coach, and Susan Charles – Learning Innovator, Moyo Lifematics – Mathematics Educator & Content Creator, Eben Odetola Israel – EdTech Advocate, Mr. Ogunsola – STEM Educator, and Yinka Ogunde – CEO, Edumark Consult and many more voices of influence across Africa’s educational and leadership landscape will converge between May 2 and 3 at the prestigious Nike Lake Resort, Enugu, under the theme: “Advancing Education: Innovation, Leadership & Transformation.

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    Doris Chinedu-Okoro, convener of SEEC, said this year’s edition promised to be the most impactful, yet, gathering a dynamic blend of visionaries, thought leaders, innovators, educators and policymakers to drive conversations, collaborations and commitments that would shape the future of education in Nigeria and beyond.

    Other highlights to Look Forward to at the conference is the “Gala Night – A celebration of brilliance, impact, and community; Movie Night – A night of reflection and bonding through storytelling; Educator Awards – Honoring those who go beyond the call of duty to inspire change; Breakout Sessions & Masterclasses – Practical, hands-on learning experiences, and Exhibitions & EdTech Showcases – Featuring tools, innovations, and solutions for the future-ready educator.

    “SEEC 2025,the convener said is not just a conference. It is a movement—a call to action for educators, school owners, government stakeholders, parents, and youth advocates to come together and reimagine the future of learning, teaching, and leadership in Africa.

    “We believe education is the engine of national development. SEEC 2025 will equip every stakeholder to not only adapt to change—but to drive it,” says Barr. Doris Chinedu-Okoro, added.

  • Lagos, group train educators on modern teaching techniques

    Lagos, group train educators on modern teaching techniques

    To equip teachers with the right tools and strategies to support their learners in the ever-changing world, a one-day training programme has been organised by the Crescent Bearers 1939 in collaboration with the Lagos State Government.

    The career-defining sessions for the teachers’ conference was held on Saturday, with over 137 teachers drawn from schools across Lagos State present and it was facilitated by Brainy Oaks Educational and Professional Consultants with the theme: “Future-Focused Education: Leading 21st Century Learners”, was targeted at Muslim educators with the objectives of appreciating the changing landscape of education across Africa and in Nigeria specifically as well as explore the use of technology in modern-day learning environments.

    In his welcome address, Chairman, Education Committee of Crescent Bearers, ‘Kemi Pinheiro, representing the Chairman, Crescent Bearer 1939, Dele Martins, stated that the objective of the 85 years’ non-profit and non-governmental organisation, Crescent Bearers (1939), in its track-record remains the generous, but purposeful, annual donations to hospitals, orphanages, schools, in addition to undertaking infrastructure refurbishments in several schools, Islamic centres, to mention but a few.

    Pinheiro also mentioned that under its chairman, it is the vision and objective of the group to routinely sponsor and train teachers across Islamic institutions of learning by organising seminars and workshops geared towards introducing modules on professionalism, etiquettes, effective communication and others into the teaching practices of teachers with the aim of providing expert guidance and innovative solutions such as the  conference.

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    The Executive Secretary of Lagos State Agency on Domestic & Sexual Violence, Lola Vivour Adeniyi, who spoke on Safeguarding and Child Protection, said: “The Lagos State Government’s expectations of schools regarding safeguarding includes compliance with policies. Schools in Lagos State are expected to adhere to laid down policies and laws on safeguarding children such as the Executive Order (NO. E0/AA08 of 2016), Lagos State Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, Child Rights Law of Lagos State. These policies are also to be implemented in the schools. For example, all schools in Lagos State are expected to adopt the Lagos State Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, to be tailored to each school.”

    She added: “Schools are expected to keep proper and accurate records of safeguarding concerns, interventions and outcomes so as to improve on their safeguarding policies. They are also expected to actively monitor the well-being of students through the Designated Safeguarding Officer or Guidance Counselor(s) in the school. Schools should do more of organising prevention/ awareness programmes and training for educators and children as ‘ Enlightenment is superior to Enforcement’.”

    The conference that was also attended by vice chair education committee Bearer Wahid Oshodi and Exco members Bearers Jaji ,Niji Kazeem SAN and Segun Williams, featured series of engaging and interactive sessions on ‘Becoming an Intentional Educator,’ ‘Safeguarding and Child Protection (Panel Discussion and Expert Presentation,’ ‘Professional Standards for 21st Century Teachers,’ ‘Integrating Technology in Classroom Activities 1 & 2,’ ‘Developing Effective Lessons and Learning Activities (Breakout Sessions). The sessions were facilitated by exemplary models, educators and guests, including Lola Vivour Adeniyi from the Lagos State Ministry of Justice; Mrs. Oyinkan Afolabi, Mr. Jamiu O. Mustafa, Shakirat Olajobi, Dr. Joy Isa, Mrs. Doyin Jawando Adebomehin, Ms. Uzoma Uduma and Ms. Veronica Mordi.