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Port Harcourt is set to host the fourth edition of the Teachers Spotlight Awards and Summit (TSAS), with about 1,000 teachers and school leaders expected to participate in the event scheduled for November 21, 2026.
The annual event brings together teachers, school administrators and education stakeholders for professional development, networking and recognition of outstanding contributions to the education sector.
The summit, with the theme, “Teachers of Tomorrow,” is organised by GeePhill Education and Schools Voice Africa and convened by education consultant, Dr Grace Phillips-Ayonuwe.
According to the organisers, participation has grown from about 200 teachers and school leaders in 2023 to 500 in 2024 and more than 700 in 2025. More than 1,200 teachers have participated in the programme since its inception, while over 40 schools have partnered with the initiative.
The 2024 edition received the support of the Rivers State Ministry of Education.
The 2026 summit will feature discussions on the skills required by teachers to prepare pupils for future classrooms, an awards ceremony recognising outstanding educators and networking opportunities for teachers, school owners and education partners.
Speaking ahead of the event, Dr Grace Phillips-Ayonuwe said the initiative was established to recognise teachers’ contributions and provide opportunities for their professional development.
“Teachers carry this country on their shoulders, yet they are rarely celebrated. TSAS exists so that good teachers are seen, supported and given the tools to grow.
“Teachers of Tomorrow is about preparing our teachers for the children they will teach in the years ahead, not the classrooms of the past,” she said.
In a related development, Schools Voice Africa will unveil its annual pan-African education magazine on November 20, 2026. The publication is expected to be released annually in November.
Dr. Grace Phillips-Ayonuwe holds a PhD in Educational Management. She is the founder of GeePhill Education, a TRCN-accredited Mandatory Continuous Professional Development (MCPD) provider, and Schools Voice Africa. Her organisations have worked with hundreds of schools since 2018.
