The commendable roles played by Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq , Engineer Nurudeen Adeyemi Balogun, Bundies Care Support Initiative (BCSI), Ilorin, Global Shapers Community, Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA)/Reckitt and others in building and developing critical thinking skills in Kwara State learners was on Tuesday acknowledged by Dr Idowu l. Olagunju, who is the Secretary-General of the Nigerian National Commission for UNESCO (NATCOM) .
He noted that building critical thinking skills in young learners will help them to make informed decisions, approach challenges with confidence and perseverance and also promote overall personal development.
NATCOM which was established in 1963, and placed under the Federal Ministry of Education is the official body in charge of Nigeria’s engagement with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO).
Team@orientactualmags.com learned that Dr Idowu , who said this while giving his speech during the 20th anniversary of the Teens’ Dream Initiative (TDI) at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Sabo Oke, Ilorin, Kwara State on Tuesday, also commended the organization for the tireless efforts made in nurturing the potential of young people, equipping them with the values, knowledge, and skills to become positive change-makers in their respective communities.
The event was held in commemoration of the 2025 International Children’s Day.
The focus on ‘Raising Ambassadors of Rectitude’, Dr Idowu Olagunju added, emphasized the importance of instilling strong moral values and principles in the young people as this will make them become responsible leaders and citizens.
The activities of the organization according to him embodies the spirit of international cooperation and solidarity essential for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals while adding that UNESCO is in support of any organization that prioritizes the well-being, education, and development of children and adolescents.
The NATCOM top official also specially commended Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq for the strides his administration has made in the education sector while also praising the ‘Readership for Global Leadership project’ which is Engineer Nurudeen Adeyemi’s brainchild.
Chief Nurudeen Adeyemi, an aero space engineer, is a member of the Board of Trustees of TETFUND.
‘His Excellency, Mallam AbdulRahaman AbdulRasaq (CON), the Executive Governor of Kwara State and Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), deserves commendation for his visionary leadership and excellent management of partnership interventions in education and youth development. Under his stewardship, Kwara State has witnessed significant strides in promoting quality education, empowering youth, and fostering sustainable development.
The governor’s commitment to leveraging partnerships with international organizations, NGOs, and stakeholders has yielded impressive results in the state. His leadership has demonstrated an unwavering strong confidence and dedication to the growth and development of Kwara State, and his efforts serve as a model for effective governance. I applaud his tireless efforts and look forward to having continued progress under his guidance.
It is on this premise that UNESCO, through the Nigerian National Commission for UNESCO, Federal Ministry of Education, Abuja, has forged a strong partnership with the Kwara State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Ilorin. We acknowledge the contributions of our partners, including Bundies Care Support Initiative (BCSI), Ilorin, Global Shapers Community, Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA)/Reckitt, and other stakeholders for their impressive outputs in the UNESCO Associated Schools Network (ASPnet) programmes in Kwara State.
Recently, the National Commission approved the Readership for Global Leadership project in partnership with Disinter Global Concept under Global Citizenship Education (GCED), to be piloted in selected ASPnet schools in Kwara South.
This project, initiated by Engr. Nurudeen Adeyemi (ENACT) from Kwara State, aims to expand the intellectual arsenal of young learners, equipping them with cutting-edge knowledge and critical thinking skills to contribute to solutions for local and global issues’ he added-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
