…holds October 5

In a bid to engage critical stakeholders to pursue holistic and impactful solutions to issues in the education sector, an organisation focused on revolutionalising African education, Train The Trainer (TTT) is set to hold inaugural edition of The Teacher’s Day Summit October 5, 2024.

The Summit will present an opportunity to recognise, empower, build and equip confident educators committed to elevating African education to global standards, preparing students with the global competencies and skills to thrive in the 21st century and beyond.

Convener of the Summit and founder, TTT, Dr. Onyekachi Onwudike-Jumbo said this will become an annual tradition that will shape the future of teaching on the African continent. She noted that sharing ideas and perspectives is essential to fostering collaborations that can drive real change, and The Teachers Day Summit is for everyone invested in the future of African education, driven by the common goal of raising the quality of education in Africa to the highest level possible.

“We’re calling all teachers, from early career educators to seasoned professionals. School owners, administrators, policymakers, government bodies, education innovators, and the media should join us.

“Parents, too, have a crucial role to play. If you believe in the power of education to transform lives and societies, this summit is for you. We’re creating a diverse ecosystem of stakeholders, all bound by the goal of elevating African education to world-class standards.”

The global demands of the labour market are rapidly evolving, with several graduates requiring vital skill sets in order to remain relevant across various industries. Onwudike-Jumbo said the Summit will ensure that students are prepared to take advantage of key opportunities, and remind educators about the essence of their profession.

“It’s an opportunity to ensure that students are not taught to fit into a box but that they are prepared for the wider work environment and aligned with the future of work expectations and recommendations. It’s an opportunity to remind teachers of the nobility in this profession and encourage them to look beyond the now and passionately follow through the teaching profession,” said Onwudike-Jumbo.

She strongly believes the Teacher’s Day Summit will result in a paradigm shift amongst educators and critical stakeholders in the African education system, that could birth significant changes.

“Attendees will leave with a significant mindset shift. They will leave with actionable strategies to implement in their classrooms and institutions. They’ll gain insights into innovative teaching methods and practices, tools for professional development, opportunities to use the current traditional tools to meet global education standards and competencies, and a network of like-minded educators committed to change. Most importantly, they’ll regain a renewed sense of purpose and dignity in their profession.”

She added that initiatives like the Teacher’s Day Summit tend to leave a significant knock-on effect on society, by ensuring that teachers are well empowered to shape minds and inspire dreams.

“When we empower teachers, we empower students. These students become the innovators, leaders, and skilled workforce that drive economic growth. Focusing on 21st-century skills and global competencies, we’re preparing Africa’s students to compete on the world stage. This isn’t just about education but national development, economic growth, and positioning Africa as a global leader,” she said.

Onwudike-Jumbo hopes the inaugural edition will lay the foundations for a pan-African movement that will revolutionise education, with teachers at the epicenter: “The future of the summit is to build a team of well-trained teachers equipped with current trends in education, leading to students who can compete with their peers anywhere in the world,”

“We envision the Teacher’s Day Summit becoming the premier event for educational innovation in Africa. We are expanding our reach and looking for avenues to foster international collaborations. We’ll create year-round programmes stemming from the summit, ensuring continuous support for teachers.”