The Continental Overseer of Continent 3 of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Johnson Odesola, Dr. Stephanie Nwabuikwu, an education management consultant, researcher and former Faculty Lecturer of English as a Second Language (ESL), Birmingham, Dr. Adeyinka Adeyemi, Executive Director of Intermarc, Yonodu Okeugo, Group Head, Education, Sterling Bank have confirmed as speakers for the Lagos Informal Settlements Education Improvement Programme, scheduled for Wednesday, July 2, at the Akinwunmi Ambode Youth Centre, Alagomeji, Yaba, Lagos.

The programme, organised by Youth Advocate for Change (YAFC), is themed “Future-Ready Teachers and Resilient Schools: Advancing Quality Education in Informal Settlements.” It is expected to attract about 200 participants, including teachers, school proprietors, education district officials, policymakers, development partners, non-governmental organisations, faith-based organisations and community stakeholders from across Lagos State.

In a statement, the Convener and Founder of Youth Advocate for Change, Adeola Ogunlade, described the initiative as a strategic intervention designed to improve teacher effectiveness, strengthen school leadership, enhance digital readiness and promote inclusive education in low-income and underserved communities across Lagos State.

He said the programme would equip teachers with practical skills in Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital learning and innovative teaching methods, while promoting learner-centred pedagogy, classroom innovation and teacher leadership.

According to Ogunlade, the programme will also advance STEM education and digital literacy, while addressing child safeguarding, mental health, student wellbeing and institutional sustainability.

He added that the initiative would foster collaboration among government agencies, schools, NGOs, technology firms and development partners, while creating opportunities for teachers and schools to access professional development, grants and other educational resources.

“The programme is designed to build the capacity of teachers and school leaders to meet the demands of 21st-century education and improve learning outcomes for children in informal settlements,” Ogunlade said.

He noted that the event would also serve as a platform for knowledge sharing, policy dialogue and strategic partnerships aimed at advancing quality education in underserved communities across Lagos State.

Other panelists include, Olarenwaju Onitiyitan, Executive Director of SEEDS Care and Support Foundation, the Chief Executive Officer of Gotocourse, Dr. Success Ojo, and Oluwatosin Taiwo, Founder of Street to School.