Ilorin, Kwara State —
The leadership of the African Forum for Innovative Teachers (AFFiT) recently paid strategic courtesy visits to the Honourable Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Kwara State, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu, and the Honourable Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, to deepen collaboration on teacher training and professional growth across the state.
The engagements focused on strengthening teacher capacity through structured, continuous professional development aimed at improving instructional quality, classroom innovation, and learner outcomes.
Plan to Train 3,000 Teachers Across Kwara State
At the core of the discussions was AFFiT’s plan to train 3,000 teachers across Kwara State, equipping educators with 21st-century pedagogical, digital, and leadership skills required to meet the demands of modern education.
AFFiT emphasized the urgent need for sustained teacher development programmes that empower educators to adapt to evolving learning environments and deliver meaningful, learner-centred instruction.
Advancing Educational Excellence Through Partnership
The proposed collaboration aligns with AFFiT’s broader mission to build a competent, innovative, and future-ready teaching workforce capable of driving long-term transformation in education across Africa.
During the meetings, both commissioners expressed strong commitment to initiatives that promote teacher effectiveness, professional growth, and system-wide educational improvement in Kwara State.
Investing in Teachers, Transforming the Future
AFFiT reaffirmed its belief that every great learner begins with a great teacher, noting that investments in teacher capacity are investments in leadership, innovation, and sustainable development.
The forum expressed appreciation for the warm reception and constructive engagement received from the Kwara State Government and looks forward to translating these discussions into impactful training programmes that will strengthen the education sector statewide.
Together, AFFiT and the Kwara State Government are laying the foundation for a stronger, smarter, and more sustainable education system that empowers teachers and inspires future generations.