Lagos technocrats set to upskill 1,000 teachers in statewide initiative

Obaloluwa Darasimi

In a major push to boost classroom efficacy and foster future-ready education, a group, Lagos Technocrats 4Hamzat, is organising a free teacher-development workshop for 1,000 classroom educators across Lagos State.

​The capacity-building initiative, titled ‘Learning Styles and Learner-Centric Pedagogy in the 21st Century,’ aims to equip public and private school instructors with modern, actionable teaching strategies to improve learning outcomes statewide.

According to the convener, the event will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2026
​Time: 9:00 AM at the SUBEB Hall, Maryland, Lagos.

​Convened by Dr Mike Oladunjoye Egbayelo, the intensive training will focus on understanding diverse learning styles and identifying individual learner needs to boost engagement.

​Differentiated Instruction: Designing tailored, highly interactive lesson plans.

Inclusive Classrooms: Applying 21st-century techniques to build adaptable learning environments.
​Renowned educationist, leadership coach, and trainer Dr Adebare Egunjobi will lead the session as the primary facilitator.

​”The quality of education depends directly on the quality of classroom practice,” said event organisers. “This initiative provides teachers with practical tools that will deliver a measurable, positive impact on the learning experiences of Lagos children.”