Funmi Ogundare
The Adunni Foundation is about to convene pupils, lecturers and training stakeholders to look at reforms wanted to enhance Nigeria’s fundamental training system, with a deal with studying outcomes, lecturers, infrastructure, inclusion and little one security.
The 2026 Basic Education Torchbearers Awards (BETA), themed, ‘The Child at the Centre: What Must Change in Nigeria’s Basic Education?’, will maintain on October 21, at Foundation of Truth Assembly (FOTA), Eric Moore Road, Surulere, Lagos,
It will recognise top-performing pupils within the National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Adunni Foundation, Ms Motunrayo Alaka, stated the occasion would supply a platform for stakeholders to maneuver discussions on fundamental training challenges in direction of collective duty and sensible motion.
She stated fundamental training needs to be assessed based mostly on youngsters’s studying experiences, information acquisition and entry to alternatives.
“Placing the child at the centre requires us to address learning outcomes, teachers, infrastructure, inclusion, safety and the responsibilities of every stakeholder. BETA 2026 offers an opportunity to move these concerns towards shared responsibility and action,” Alaka said.
Speakers anticipated on the occasion embody the Board Chairperson of The Adunni Foundation, Dr Yele Okeremi; Medical Director of Grachelle Multi-Specialty Hospital and Fertility Clinic, Dr Ede-Edokpolor Osazuwa; Managing Director of Speedmeals Culinary Ltd, Chef Tobias Igwe; and Miss Aanuoluwapo Ojewunmi of the Young Aerospace Professionals Initiative (YAPI).
Others are the Foundation’s Chief Executive Officer, Alaka, and Legal Consultant, Mr Aderemi Durojaiye. The Founder of CAST Public Relations, Mr Babajide Benson, will function compere.
The programme may also characteristic ‘Hope Nigeria Talks’, a platform designed to allow youngsters to precise their aspirations for training and the nation they’ll inherit.
Another session, ‘Uniforms and Dreams: Careers That Serve Nigeria’, will join pupils with professionals and expose them to profession alternatives that training can present.
According to Alaka, the initiative is designed to encourage youngsters to check their futures whereas serving to them perceive the function of training in attaining their ambitions and contributing to nationwide growth.
The maiden version of BETA, held in 2025, honoured people and establishments whose contributions helped lay necessary foundations for fundamental training.
“The 2026 edition shifts attention to children and the changes required to improve their learning experiences and secure better opportunities for their future,” the founder stated.
Anchored on the idea that training is independence, Alaka stated BETA seeks to advertise entry to high quality fundamental training and be certain that each little one has the information, expertise and confidence to fulfil their potential and contribute meaningfully to society.
“The initiative also supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 4, which seeks to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.”
She referred to as on training stakeholders and members of the general public to resume their dedication to putting youngsters on the centre of choices, insurance policies and investments in fundamental training.
