Train The Trainer (TTT) to Hold Inaugural Teachers’ Day Summit
Train The Trainer (TTT) is set to host the inaugural Teacher’s Day Summit on October 5, 2024, aiming to engage key stakeholders in addressing critical issues within the African education sector. The summit will focus on empowering educators and preparing students with the necessary skills for the 21st century.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
In a significant move aimed at transforming education in Africa, Train The Trainer (TTT) is set to host the inaugural edition of The Teacher’s Day Summit on October 5, 2024. This landmark event will gather critical stakeholders to pursue holistic and impactful solutions to pressing issues within the education sector.
The summit presents a unique opportunity to recognize, empower, and equip educators dedicated to raising African education to global standards. With a focus on preparing students with the competencies and skills necessary to thrive in the 21st century and beyond, the event is designed to create a dynamic dialogue among educators, school owners, administrators, policymakers, and other education innovators.
Dr. Onyekachi Onwudike-Jumbo, the convener of the summit and founder of TTT, emphasized that this event will establish an annual tradition that shapes the future of teaching across the African continent. "Sharing ideas and perspectives is essential to fostering collaborations that can drive real change," she stated. "The Teachers Day Summit is for everyone interested in the future of African education, united by the goal of elevating educational quality to the highest level possible."
Dr. Onwudike-Jumbo extended an invitation to all teachers, from early career educators to seasoned professionals, to participate in this transformative event. She also highlighted the vital role of parents in the education ecosystem, urging them to join the conversation about the potential of education to transform lives and societies.
The summit will feature a comprehensive program that includes keynote addresses from renowned education experts, interactive workshops, and panel discussions with industry leaders. According to Dr. Onwudike-Jumbo, the event aims to ensure that students are not confined to conventional learning but are prepared for a broader work environment, aligned with future work expectations.
"We envision the Teacher’s Day Summit becoming the premier event for educational innovation in Africa," she added. "Our future plans include creating year-round programs stemming from the summit to provide continuous support for teachers."
With a commitment to building a pan-African movement centered on educational revolution, TTT is dedicated to equipping well-trained teachers with the latest trends in education, ultimately fostering a generation of students capable of competing globally.
