Education

Collaborative Efforts Needed To Solve Educational Challenges Globally – University Don

ByKazeem Badmus

PublishedJune 7, 2024

The Provost, College of Education, Osun State University, Professor Florence Adeoti Yusuf has called for collaborative efforts in addressing the challenges facing educational systems globally.

Professor Yusuf made the call during this year’s International Conference on Education, hosted by the College.

She underscored the need to bring together stakeholders from diverse backgrounds aimed to facilitate meaningful dialogue, exchange of ideas, and forge partnerships that will pave the way for a more sustainable and equitable future for education both in Nigeria and globally.

The Professor of Guidance and Counselling who spoke on the theme for the conference titled “Our World is Our Effort: Achieving Sustainable Educational Development through Partnerships.” highlighted the urgent need for collaborative efforts to address the challenges facing education systems in Nigeria.

The conference which brought together educators, stakeholders, and participants from various parts of Nigeria provided a platform for educators and stakeholders to share knowledge, ideas, and best practices.

She further emphasised the need to look forward to future collaborations and initiatives that will shape the future of education in Nigeria and beyond.

In his remarks at the occasion, the Vice-Chancellor of the Osun State University, Professor Clement Odunayo Adebooye who is the Chief Host described the theme of the conference as very apt, adding that universities can collaborate to enhance teaching and research outputs and collaborate with industries to produce skilled graduates.

Adebooye was represented by Professor Adetunji Lawrence Kehinde Deputy Vice-Chancellor ( ARIP).

The lead paper presenter, Dr. Elyse M. Connors of Western Michigan University, focused on inclusive and sustainable education for blind and visually impaired students.

Also the keynote speaker, Professor Olanrewaju Ademola Olaniyan, Vice-Chancellor of Emmanuel Alayande University, Oyo, in his presentation emphasized the need for stakeholders to partner with universities to revitalize Nigeria’s educational system.

The second keynote address was delivered by Ms. Nor Nazeranah Haji Omar Din from Nilai University, Malaysia, with her presentation focusing on inclusive education, sustainable development goals, and the importance of partnerships in achieving quality education in Nigeria.