Lagos Technocrats 4 Hamzat kicks off first batch of teacher training program

The ​Lagos Technocrats 4 Hamzat on wednesday hosted the Teachers Up-Skilling Programme at the SUBEB Hall in Maryland, Lagos. The event brought together about 1,000 teachers from both public and private schools across the state, marking the first batch of the group’s broader “Upskill 5,000 Teachers” initiative.

​Themed: “Learning Styles and Learner-Centric Pedagogy in the 21st Century,” the workshop aimed to equip classroom educators with modern, practical strategies to reach diverse learners effectively.

​Key attendees included Dr. Hakeem Shittu, Chairman of the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB), along with executive members of the board; Dr. Adebare Egunjobi, lead trainer and Director of Programmes for the organization; and Dr. Mike Oladunjoye Egbayelo, Director General and Convener of Lagos Technocrats 4 Hamzat.

​Opening the session, Egbayelo, an educationist, business development expert, and Strategy Development Advisor at Windsor University in Washington, D.C.—emphasised the need for ongoing teacher training.

​“Education is changing rapidly; the classroom of today is not the classroom of yesterday. Our learners are growing up in a world driven by technology, artificial intelligence, and digital communication. To ensure our children compete globally, we must continuously equip our teachers with modern skills. The quality of education we give our children is strongly influenced by the quality of the teachers who teach them, ” Egbayelo said.

​He also outlined the vision of Lagos Technocrats 4 Hamzat, encouraging professionals across various sectors to actively support development across Lagos State.

​Dr. Hakeem Shittu commended the organisers for delivering a timely capacity-building session, as he urged participants to implement the concepts in their classrooms immediately and reaffirmed that the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Deputy Governor Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat remains dedicated to boosting educational standards and teacher efficiency.

​The technical training session, led by Dr. Egunjobi, focused on identifying individual learning styles and choosing appropriate instructional methods.

​“There are no dullards in the classroom. The real issue is that many teachers do not yet understand how to adapt their approach to suit different learning styles. What is the essence of education if it cannot break the chain of poverty,” Egunjobi  highlighted during his presentation.

​Participating educators shared positive feedback following the event: Adeshina Olabisi Aisha (Muslim Community Schools, Abesan Estate, Ipaja): “Kudos to the organisers! The seminar was worthwhile and all-encompassing. I relearned, unlearned, and improved my self-worth. We really appreciate the facilitator.”

​Oyeyode Modupe F. (Ipakodo Junior Grammar School, Ikorodu): “Thank you very much for this programme. It was very impactful and I gained a lot.”

​The organiser noted that the initiative reflects a continued commitment to strengthening education quality across Lagos State through educator training, aligned with the principle that no nation can rise above the standard of its educational system.