The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission, has announced the hosting of the Southwest Education Stakeholders Summit on May 8th and 9th, 2024 in Ibadan, Nigeria.
The summit, themed “Collaborating for Improved Learning Outcomes,” is being supported by Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE), an education-focused programme funded by the United Kingdom’s Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
According to the Commission’s Director-General, Dr. Seye Oyeleye, the summit will bring together key stakeholders in the education sector, spanning government and citizen groups, to address salient issues and challenges and proffer solutions aimed at improving learning in the educational landscape of the southwest.
Speaking against the concerns thrown up by the recent release of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results, Oyeleye emphasised the timeliness of the summit and the importance of collective action.
“DAWN Commission has, long before the release of the UTME result, been actively engaging stakeholders to address the challenges in our education sector,” he said, “we are confident that this summit will provide a platform for all education stakeholders in the region to review these challenges and jointly design workable solutions to address the challenges of functional education in the Region.”
The summit, which participation is by invitation, is expected to welcome representatives from relevant government agencies, private sector entities, community-based associations, as well as non-profit and civil society organisations across the southwest region. The Federal Ministry of Education will also be represented at the summit to share strategic updates on the Roadmap for the Nigerian Education Sector(2024-2027).
The Commission is optimistic that through collaborative efforts and shared expertise, the participants will be able to explore innovative strategies to improve learning outcomes and ensure the development of a reformed basic education system that meets the needs of the region.
For further information or media enquiries, please contact:
Abiodun Oladipo
Head of Programmes
DAWN Commission
abiodun.oladipo@dawncommission.org
About FCDO-PLANE
The Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (FCDO-PLANE) is a Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) funded program that aims to foster a more inclusive and effective education system in Nigeria. Our mission is to bring about sustainable improvements in learning outcomes for children across the country, with a focus on marginalised groups, especially girls and children with disability. For more information, visit planenigeria.com