By Bilesanmi Abayomi
A promising step towards rejuvenating the education sector in Nigeria is set to take place as the Chairman and Board of Trustees of Plant A Book Tree Foundation (RN186906) reveal an insightful 3-day program. This strategic initiative aims to introduce the implementation strategies of the foundation while featuring engaging lectures and interviews designed to inspire positive change.
Founder and Chairman of Plant A Book Tree Foundation, Amb. Emmanuella Edun-Adedeji, announced the event through an impactful press release issued on Tuesday in Lagos. The event, scheduled to occur from August 21st to August 23rd, 2023, seeks to explore the theme “Empathy As A Weapon To Revamp An Ailing Education Sector In Nigeria.”
The 3-day program will feature a distinguished lineup of guest speakers who are experts in various fields. Among them is Prince (Dr.) Yemisi Adedoyin Shyllon, the visionary behind the Omooba Yemisi Adedoyin Shyllon Art Foundation (OYASAF). Mrs. Shingi Chizanga, Director of The Africa Development Mission Trust based in Zimbabwe, will also contribute her insights. Dr. Leonard Okonkwo, the Head of the Psychology Unit at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, will lend his expertise, alongside Jide Ologun, Esq., a National Development Advocate and Former Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (Lagos Chapter).
The event’s format will be virtual, providing accessibility to a wider audience through the Zoom platform. Participants can join using the Meeting ID: 4319081980 and passcode: 431980. The event will be conducted between 3 pm and 5 pm on the scheduled days.
Amb. Emmanuella Edun-Adedeji’s statement underscores the significance of the event in addressing the challenges faced by the education sector. “The event is a virtual meeting that will hold on Zoom with Meeting ID:4319081980 and passcode: 431980 as the link to the event. It will hold 3 pm and 5 pm on the days scheduled,” the statement explained.