200 Early Childhood Teachers Trained for Leadership and Change
200 Early Childhood Teachers Trained for Leadership and Change
More than 200 early childhood teachers have received training to grow as leaders and improve their schools.
The Teachers’ Leadership Conference 2025, with the theme “Teachers Are Leaders,” was organized by Wholistic Edu-Consult in partnership with the Early Childhood Association of Nigeria (ECAN) and the Faculty of Education, Lagos State University (LASU).
The event took place at the 3-in-1 Hall, Faculty of Education, LASU. Teachers from across Nigeria gathered to learn, share ideas, and build new skills for better teaching and leadership.
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Guest speakers included Lolade Akande, a John Maxwell Certified Coach, who spoke on “Leading Beyond the Classroom.” Professor Adewale Noah of LASU talked about “Early Childhood Educators as Change Agents,” while Dr. Eniola Ola-Alani from the University of Ilorin spoke on “Equipping Teachers for 21st Century Leadership.”
A panel session followed, featuring Dr. Adekunle Ibrahim Oladejo, Akinyemi Olajumoke Anike, Dr. Ireti Adebowale, and Coach Fowowe S. S. They discussed how teachers can become leaders, handle change, and inspire growth in their schools.
During her address, Olubunmi Mercy Odiaka, the convener, encouraged teachers to put what they learned into action.
“What you do not have, you cannot give,” she said. “And whatever you learn and do not use, you will lose. Use what you’ve learned to lead and make a difference.”
The teachers ended the conference with new confidence and ideas to improve classrooms and shape the future of early childhood education in Nigeria.
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