Lagos East Teachers Graduate from Senator Abiru’s Innovation Lab

Sunday Ehigiator

Over 100 teachers in public and private schools across Lagos East Senatorial District who enrolled for the 2022 Class of the Lagos East Teachers Fellowship (Cohort 2), at the Senator Abiru Innovation Lab (SAIL), graduated over the weekend after completing the three months long training.

Teachers, numbering over 1,500, applied for the training, while 950 got enrolled for the online class for 30 days, among which 120 outstanding participants got admitted into physical class, while 105 eventually graduated.

 The SAIL is a Community Innovation Space, set up in partnership with renowned technology and Social Enterprise company, The Co-creation Hub (Cc-HUB) to train youths in the Lagos East senatorial district on relevant digital and innovation skills and build the best entrepreneurs that can compete in the ever-dynamic global economy.

Lagos East Teachers’ fellowship was one of the leading cutting-edge programmes at SAIL.

 In his opening remarks, the SAIL Project Consultant, Mr. Deji Abisola, said: “The Lagos East Teachers Fellowship has provided an invaluable platform for educators to learn, grow, and develop their skills. This year’s graduates have been trained in Inquiry-Based Learning, a cutting-edge pedagogical approach that encourages students to actively engage with the learning process.

 “This dynamic method is designed to stimulate curiosity and foster critical thinking, preparing the young minds of today for the challenges of tomorrow.

 “In addition to Inquiry-Based Learning, our graduates (Lagos East Teachers’ Fellowship) have also been equipped with the knowledge and tools to integrate technology into their classrooms effectively.

“This is particularly significant, as we live in a rapidly evolving digital age where technology has become an indispensable part of our daily lives.

“By embracing the use of technology in education, we are opening doors to a myriad of opportunities that will enhance the learning experiences of our students and ultimately, shape the future of our society.”

Abisola also announced the launch of the Ikorodu Teachers’ Lounge.

According to him, it was a virtual community that would further deepen knowledge sharing and interactions among teachers who passed through the SAIL.

“Today, we also have the pleasure of launching the Ikorodu Teachers’ Lounge. This innovative space, made possible by the visionary leadership of Senator Tokunbo Abiru through his endowment pillar platform, the TACT Foundation, will serve as a hub for educators to connect, collaborate, and share best practices.

“The Ikorodu Teachers’ Lounge is a testament to our commitment to fostering a strong community of educators who are dedicated to the continuous improvement of teaching and learning” Abisola disclosed.”