African Teachers Festival targets education transformation across continent

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja
Founder and Executive Convener of the African Teachers Festival (ATF), Bukola Lawal, has unveiled plans for a continental initiative aimed at transforming Africa’s education sector through teacher empowerment, innovation, collaboration and leadership development.
Speaking at the official unveiling of the African Teachers Festival 2026 in Abuja, Lawal described the event as more than a conference, saying it is a movement designed to equip teachers with the skills, networks and opportunities needed to drive educational transformation across the continent.
She said over 1,500 educators, policymakers, development partners, entrepreneurs, innovators, and youth lead...