As preparations gather pace for the Let There Be Teachers Conference 2026, strategic engagements among key stakeholders in Nigeria’s education sector are beginning to shape the direction and expected impact of the event.
The Convener of the conference, Oluwaseyi Anifowose, recently held a high-level meeting with Mrs. Bankole, Founder of The Bankys Private School and former FCT President of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools.
The meeting focused on aligning the vision for the 2026 conference with the pressing realities within Nigeria’s education system, particularly as they affect teachers and school administrators. Drawing from her extensive experience in school leadership and private sector advocacy, Mrs. Bankole offered key insights expected to influence the conference’s programming and overall objectives.
Speaking on the development, Anifowose emphasized the importance of engaging experienced education leaders in the planning process, noting that such collaborations are essential to building a conference that goes beyond dialogue to drive meaningful change.
Observers say the ongoing consultations reflect a deliberate effort by the organisers to position the conference as more than a one-off event. Instead, it is being framed as a platform for sustained advocacy and reform within the teaching profession.
With growing participation from stakeholders across both public and private education sectors, the Let There Be Teachers Conference 2026 is increasingly seen as a unifying movement aimed at addressing the needs, challenges, and aspirations of teachers across Nigeria.
Education stakeholders have continued to express optimism that the conference will provide actionable solutions to long-standing issues in the sector, while also elevating the status and professional development of teachers nationwide.
The conference is expected to convene educators, policymakers, and thought leaders committed to strengthening the future of teaching in Nigeria.
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