As a young seven-year-old girl, the age of much of my imaginations, I knew that I wanted to be a teacher. There was something about the profession which sparked a lifelong interest in me. But of course, you cannot aspire to be a teacher from such a young age in a Nigerian setting. You see,…
The International Day of Non-Violence is celebrated on 2nd October, the birthday of the great peace movement leader, Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi led the successful and peaceful movement for India’s independence from British rule and his ideals continue to inspire civil movements and freedom actions across the world. Today, it seems like peaceful protests, peaceful demands…
We’ve all watched movies set in Medieval-ish times, haven’t we? You know, the ones where they make swords look super cool, men and women are in glistening armors, precious elements like gold and silver polished and shining so bright your eyes feel like they’re about to go blind from all that sparkle…and how can we…
Continuous learning is the hallmark of personal growth and development. Refusal to keep learning keeps you stuck with old mindsets and makes you unable to adapt in our dynamic and ever-changing world. People devote lots of time and resources to getting formal and informal education that shape their lives and broaden their horizon. Before the…
“Literacy is the first step towards freedom, towards liberation from social and economic constraints. It is the prerequisite for development, both individual and collective. It reduces poverty and inequality, creates wealth, and helps to eradicate problems of nutrition and public health.” — Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of the UNESCO Message on the occasion of the International…