Kakalistiq.com reports that Associate Professor Daodu M.A, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics) of LASUED, called on stakeholders to fully embrace their roles in advancing early childhood care and development in Nigeria. The conference, themed “Scaling Up the Status of Early Childhood Education in Nigeria: The Stakeholders’ Role,” provided a platform for key discussions on the future of early childhood education.
Speaking in an interview on Monday about the significance of stakeholders in the development of early childhood care in Nigeria at the 30th-anniversary celebration and 15th Annual National Conference of the Early Childhood Association of Nigeria (ECAN) at the Lagos State University of Education, Noforija-Epe Campus, Associate Professor Daodu passionately responded:
“I truly commend ECAN for organizing this important event, particularly as it is the first national program hosted on our Epe campus. It is highly commendable, and I want to express my sincere appreciation to everyone involved”
“Stakeholders encompass everyone involved in early childhood education in Nigeria—from the government, institutions, and parents, to communities, traditional leaders, and society at large. Each of them has a vital role to play in early childhood development programs.”
Emphasizing the need for a collective effort, she urged all stakeholders to take their responsibilities seriously: “All hands must be on deck! We must carry out our duties effectively and ensure our roles are properly implemented. Only then can we truly achieve the purpose of early childhood education.”
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor also invited organizations and individuals to explore opportunities on the Epe campus. “We welcome any organization, department, or college that wishes to organize a program like this. They should send their proposals to the university management. We will review them, make the necessary arrangements, and offer our full support,” he assured.
The call for increased collaboration and support comes at a time when the need for early childhood education reform in Nigeria has never been more critical. Professor Daodu’s remarks underline the university’s commitment to fostering an environment where early childhood education can thrive, and stakeholders are encouraged to step up and make a difference.
