Safe Schools

Schools in Nigeria, in the last decade, have come under recurring security threats. This is as a result of insurgency targeted at schools and resulting in the abduction of students and teachers, destruction of infrastructure, closure of schools and increase in internal displacement of persons in areas affected and prone to these security threats. Over…

Tailor Vocation

The Nigerian TVET Challenge PART 2

Hi there, This is a follow up to my previous article on the Nigerian TVET challenge.  If you recall, I stated that for us to solve our TVET challenge, we must re-work our primary and secondary education system to make it practically impossible for any student to come out of our schools without acquiring basic…

The Nigerian TVET Challenge

Hi there, Over the upcoming weeks, I’ll be sharing my thoughts on the challenges facing the Nigerian Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and what is being done by the Government and Private Sector in that regard. TVET has become critical to the upskilling of mid-level manpower – as they are the driving force…

The Four Pragmatic Steps

My Thoughts on Nigeria’s Next Move By Fela Bank-Olemoh (FBO)   Hi there, good to be back. I was recently invited as a guest speaker to January9Collective’s Annual Lecture 9.0; where I shared my thoughts on some pragmatic steps we could take as a nation. Thought you might enjoy reading the speech too. John Wooden…

The Art Of Self-Audit

Hi there, good to be back. In my previous articles, I shared my thoughts regarding the Education Sector. However, my next 2 articles will be focused on Self-Leadership. So, lets start with The Art Of Self-Audit. As this tough and turbulent year wraps up, it is expedient to carry out a comprehensive audit of our…

The Teacher Question: My Concluding Thoughts

(published in my column; “FBO’s Perspective” on TheCable.ng) In my maiden piece, I opined that the singular most important factor for improving the educational outcomes in any nation are the teachers.  We must acknowledge that the Teacher Challenge in Nigeria is multifaceted. In fact, the issues around Teacher Effectiveness, Quality and Development remain major concerns…

The Teacher Question

Hello there, it is great to be “on the same page” with you. In this column, I will be sharing My Perspective on different issues around Education and Leadership. As an avid history buff and a keen observer of the development of nations, I have come to the full realization that the twin towers of…