The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission is set to convene stakeholders in the education sector across Southwest States in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, for a summit on Wednesday.
Themed “Collaborating for Improved Learning Outcomes,” the summit is being supported by the Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE), an education-focused program funded by the United Kingdom’s Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
Dr. Seye Oyeleye, the Director-General of the Commission, highlighted the significance of the summit in addressing challenges within the education landscape of Southwest Nigeria. He stressed the importance of collective action in tackling issues affecting learning outcomes, particularly in light of recent concerns raised by the release of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results.
“DAWN Commission has, long before the release of the UTME result, been actively engaging stakeholders to address the challenges in our education sector,” said Oyeleye. He expressed confidence that the summit would provide a platform for stakeholders to review existing challenges and collaboratively design effective solutions to enhance functional education in the region.
The summit, which is by invitation only, is expected to welcome representatives from various government agencies, private sector entities, community-based associations, as well as non-profit and civil society organizations across the Southwest region. Additionally, the Federal Ministry of Education will be represented at the summit to provide strategic updates on the Roadmap for the Nigerian Education Sector (2024-2027).
With a focus on collaboration and collective problem-solving, the summit aims to foster dialogue, exchange ideas, and formulate actionable strategies to address the pressing issues facing the education sector in Southwest Nigeria. Through partnership and concerted efforts, stakeholders aim to drive meaningful improvements in learning outcomes and contribute to the overall development of the region’s education system.