The Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni Association of Nigeria (MWFAAN) has trained 45 STEM educators in Lagos State.

Speaking during the one-day programme, Deputy Public Affairs Officer, United States Consulate General Lagos, Amanda Roach Brown, said that the STEM capacity development training for school teachers in Lagos State was a very important initiative, supported by the United States (U.S.) government to engage young people on the continent.

She said every year, they select young people from every country, including Nigeria, and send them to the United States for six weeks to engage with other young people around the continent.

The goal, she said was to make connections with the US universities in the area where they are staying and also with fellow Africans from other countries, and they bring the knowledge back to their own countries.

The President of the Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni Association, Ilori Julius, described the programme as a celebration of their shared commitment to education, innovation, and leadership.

He said, “Today, we are not just here for another programme, but for a purpose. With over 600 alumni across Nigeria, MWFAAN continues to serve as a force for change, building communities, strengthening institutions, and inspiring a new generation of leaders.

Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Teaching Service Commission, Bopo Ismaila, described teachers in Lagos State as energetic, passionate, committed, loyal, and dedicated educators.

According to Mahfuz Alabidun, Special Duties Secretary of MWFAAN and project lead, the STEM training programme is a crucial step towards equipping teachers with the tools they need to inspire and educate the leaders of tomorrow, ultimately driving progress in Lagos and Nigeria.