Education
TOSSE 2018 Experience: Celebrating 10 Years of Driving Innovation in Education
Total School Support Seminar/ Exhibition (TOSSE) has stayed committed to its vision of value to the education sector in Nigeria, and by extension, Africa.
The 10th edition of TOSSE which took place on the 7th and 8th of June, recorded thousands of educators, exhibitors, parents and school children on both days.
There were participants from 24 states in Nigeria and 6 other countries, including Finland, South Africa, China, India and United Kingdom.
“We have truly come a long way and we are grateful for the huge support of players in the sector. We also know that this support and trust demands that we live up to and above expectations. This is why we up the ante after every edition, making sure that each edition is better than the last”, Yinka Ogunde, the convener said.
The topics covered issues in early years education, multiple intelligences and differentiation, STEM, education administration, teaching with joy, leading school staff successfully through vision, expanding the school’s capacity for growth, managing parent relations, school marketing, and many others issues.
The sessions were taught by seasoned professionals such as Yoyin Adesina, CEO of Corona Schools; Nike Adegoke, Early Years Expert; Ifueko Thomas, Director of BrookeHouse Learning Centre, Rhoda Odigbo, Co-founder of Learning Craft; Charity Tony-Uba of Oxbridge College; Dr Abimbola Ogundere, Director of Kid’s Court Schools; Funmi Tella, Funke Fowler Amba, Director of Vivian Fowler Memorial College, Joachim Atunwa, Babatunde Kolade, Tola Salau (STEM Expert and founder of Carisma4U), and many other speakers.
An official sponsor of TOSSE 2018, Sterling Bank took students and visitors at the event the basics of personal finance, especially the habit of saving.
Parents and students had the opportunity to meet with representative’s schools such as Chrisland Schools, Kith and Kin, Grange School, Blooming Greens School, The Bells comprehensive Secondary School, Olashore International School and many more.
The 10th edition of TOSSE left many looking forward to the next edition, wondering how the bar could be further raised.
Yinka Ogunde however told media reporters that TOSSE 2019 will be on a completely different scale and model.
She said “This time, it will be the highlight conference for educators in Africa. We have run TOSSE a certain way for 10 years, the 11th edition will be phenomenal. We are upgrading on all grounds and we will make sure that TOSSE 2019 will be able to compete favourably with top education conferences in the world. It will prominently be a knowledge hub and amazing professional insight and opportunities will open up”.
With the track record of her team, TOSSE 2019 will be a must attend event for educators and parents
Education
Federal Government Sets To Commence School-To-Work Scheme
The Federal Government says plans are underway to launch a school-to-work scheme to enable youths to become productive and self-employed.
The Executive Secretary of Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr. Hamid Bobboyi disclosed this in Abuja during a meeting with Commissioners of Education, Executive State and FCT Universal Basic Chairmen, Education Boards and UBEC on the School-to-Work Scheme.
Bobboyi in his keynote address, disclosed that the target group for the scheme are learners in the junior secondary schools. He added that it will provide them the opportunity to detect early in life where their talents and potential lie, between academic pursuit and vocational skills development.
Explaining how the Scheme will run, the UBEC Boss stated that it is structured to provide at least six months training, broken into two months per year of study in the junior secondary school.
Also speaking, the Director Basic Education, Federal Ministry of Education, Dr. Folake Davies, stated that the Scheme which is inline with the road map policy of the ministry, is designed to provide youths with the requisite experience necessary to excel whenever they find themselves in the working environment.
The Director, who was represented by Rose Onoja stated that only collaborative effort from the Federal, State, and Local Government levels and active involvement from the private sector will make the implementation of the program successful. Liberate actions to mitigate the living conditions of their constituents.
Education
Fake University Degree Holders Soon To Be Fished Out And Arrested – Minister Of Education Announces
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, on Tuesday, said security agencies will go after individuals with fake university certificates in the country.
According to the minister, the individuals will be tracked after the committee set up by the Federal Government to investigate the activities of university certificate racketeers in the country submits its report.
The Federal Government had set up an Inter-Ministerial Investigative Committee on Degree Certificate Milling to probe the activities of certificate racketeers following an investigative report published by Daily Nigerian which exposed the activities of degree mills in the Benin Republic.
The investigative report, which exposed the illegalities perpetrated by some tertiary institutions in the West African countries, led to the Nigerian government placing a ban on the accreditation and evaluation of degrees from Benin Republic and Togo.
The committee set up by the Federal Government was also tasked with investigating Nigerian private universities established in the last 15 years. Recently, the committee invited memoranda from the public. Selected members of the committee also visited institutions in the Benin Republic.
While speaking at the first quarterly citizens engagement in Abuja on Tuesday, the education minister, Mamman, said;
“On the issue of the fake degrees, we set up a committee and we expect them to submit their reports soon. Once the report is submitted, I can assure you that individuals with fake certificates will be apprehended. They will be tracked by security agencies.”
Also speaking at the engagement, the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Tanko Sununu, noted that the quarterly citizenship engagement was aimed at creating awareness of the activities of the ministry.
He noted that the engagement would “ also promote mutual understanding with stakeholders and citizens, build and sustain public trust, and improve transparency and accountability in the sector.”
“Worthy of mention is that this engagement also aims to improve efficiency and streamline government operations by identifying and addressing bottlenecks,” Sununu said.
Education
Stakeholders Head To Enugu For First South East Educators Conference
Stakeholders in the education circle are warming up for the maiden edition of Southeast Educators’ Conference 2024(SEEC’24).
The two-day SEEC’24 scheduled to hold 18th & 19th, April 2024 at Nike Lake Resort, Enugu under theme: Future-‘Focused Learning – Igniting the Competitive Edge’
Promises to host key players in the education sector with a potential attendance of over 500 delegates.
The conference will feature a diverse lineup of speakers, covering topics ranging from holistic learning approaches to cutting-edge technology integration.
Speaking ahead of the conference, Mrs Doris Chinedu-Okoro,CEO, Evergreen Group, said SEEC’24 is the first of its kind in the Southeast region, presenting a historic opportunity for stakeholders to pioneer positive change in the local education sector.
“It brings together diverse perspectives and innovative ideas,fostering collaboration and networking among educators and stakeholders.
Hundreds of delegates will be in attendance.
“SEEC’24 is dedicated to exploring transformative practices, emphasising holistic learning, technology integration, globalcitizenship, life-long learning, and community engagement”, she said.
Mr. Osita Chidioka, the former Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, who recently launched an online mentorship and leadership programme for Nigerian youths named Mekaria Mentorship Programme (MMP) Foundation Course, will deliver the keynote at SEEC’24.
Prof. Pieter Verdegem; Dr. Joy Isa, Mrs. Bukola Adewuiyi, Lady Uju Dike, Fr. John Njorteah, Alex Onyia, Rotimi Eyitayo, Rhoda Odigboh, Elfrida Diete-Spiff Omole, Dr. ChibuezeLawrence Ofobuike, Ify Obidi-Essien, Dr. Abimbola Ogundere, Angelina Ikeako, Odetola Ebenezer Israel and OgochukwuOnyia, are some of the speakers lined up for the event.
The Evergreen Group CEO added that the conference thrives on a vision to create a dynamic platform that equips educators with the tools and knowledge needed to make a lasting impact on the educational landscape of South-Eastern Nigeria.
SEEC’24 is open to School Owners, Heads of Schools (Public and Private), Educational Stakeholders, Counselors, Teachers, Parents, Investors, Startups, and others in the education ecosystem.
“Participants will have the opportunity to engage in two full days of conference sessions, diving deep into the future of Education.
“There will be ample networking opportunities with school leaders from across the geopolitical zone and beyond.
“The evening Gala Night promises a delightful atmosphere for dancing, dining, wining, and fostering deeper connections in a relaxed setting”, she further explained.
Registration is N100,000 via: https://bit.ly/3uTcv9e
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