GESA Initiative

06/06/2026

I had the privilege of representing The GESA Initiative ED at the OMNIVERSE AFRICA 3.0 Conference, held at the National Theatre in Lagos State, Nigeria, from June 2-5, 2026, where the theme 'Connected Future: Synergy for Impact' was thoroughly explored. The four-day program was structured into four thematic areas: Narrative, Collaboration, Monetization, and Innovation segments. It was an immersive learning experience with numerous master class sessions and engaging Fire side chats and dialogues. "Africa's next unicorns won't just be tech companies. They will be ecosystems where creators, farmers, teachers + coders and investors build together. Omniverse is a co-designed, co-shared platform... to transform ideas into partnerships, innovation, and measurable economic value as impact."
EDTECH
INNOVATION HUB

Nigeria

29/05/2026

29/05/2026

Periods are normal. Shame is not.
Every girl deserves dignity, accurate menstrual health education, and products that let her stay in class with confidence.
This World Menstrual Hygiene Day, GESA calls you in:
1. Break the silence. Talk to a girl, a son, a school about periods.
2. Break the barrier. Support access to free, safe menstrual products.
3. Break the cycle. Advocate for policies that fund WASH in schools.
When girls manage menstruation with dignity, they stay in school. When they stay in school, futures change.
Join GESA Initiative to build a where no girl is held back by her period.

20/05/2026

Fostering Intellectual Curiosity and Creative Problem-Solving in Nigerian Basic Education

12/05/2026

Making curriculum work best for teaching, learning, and workforce preparation is one of the best policy approaches that could scale sustainable Education in Nigeria.
WHAT IS CURRICULUM?
Curriculum is not just a syllabus or scheme of work. Curriculum is the total learning experience a student goes through inside and outside the classroom.

Curriculum is:-
What we teach (content)
How we teach (methods)
What students experience (activities)
How we measure learning (assessment, evaluation)

So curriculum is not just what is written on paper it is what is actually lived in school.

WHO ARE THE STAKEHOLDERS?

Curriculum is not built or delivered by one person, it’s a shared responsibility.
Learners (Students/Pupils) – the center of the curriculum
Teachers – translate curriculum into real learning.
School Administrators – provide structure, leadership, and support.
Parents/Guardians – reinforce learning at home.
Curriculum Developers – design what should be taught.
Government & Policymakers – set standards and policies.
Community & Society – shape values, ethics and real-life relevance.
Employers/Industry – define skills needed in the real world.
If one group fails, the curriculum weakens.
If parents don’t support learning at home, the child struggles even if the teacher is good.
Making curriculum work best for teaching, learning, and workforce preparation is one of the best policy approaches that can scale sustainable Education in Nigeria. training students/pupils to enhance their critical thinking, problem-solving skills, emotional intelligence will help them in a long run to innovate solutions locally for the developmental and economic challenges in Nigeria/ Africa and at the same timethey will be able to compete Globally.
Follow this page to learn more about SCARTIP (School Child and Rural Teachers Innovation Project) when curriculum works society works.

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05/05/2026

Innovative Teaching Pedagogy & Bloom’s Taxonomy
Effective Teaching Begins with the Right Approach!
At the Teacher Innovation Professional Development Workshop, a core thematic project for SCARTIP Implementation. Educators gained deeper insights into Innovative Teaching Pedagogy and Bloom’s TaxonomMa this is the videoy, a structured framework for improving how students learn.
By understanding how to move learners from basic knowledge to critical thinking creativiyu and problem-solving, teachers can create more meaningful, lasting and applied learning experiences.
Effective teaching is not just about content, it’s about using the right methodology.
The session on innivative Pedagogy and Bloom’s Taxonomy equipped teachers with structured strategies to: Plan effective lessons Encourage critical thinking Assess learning outcomes meaningfully
When teachers apply the right methods, students don’t just learn, they understand, apply, and innovate.
This is the kind of transformation education needs.

Teachingpadagogy

05/05/2026

Core Innovation Skills (Creativity, AI & Digital Tools in Education)
Teaching and learning in the 21st Century requires more than chalk, board and talk!
At the Teacher Innovation Professional Development Workshop, educators explored Core Innovation Skills: learning how creativity, Artificial Intelligence, and digital tools can transform the classroom experience.
From designing engaging lessons to using technology for personalized learning, teachers discovered practical ways to make learning more interactive, relevant, and impactful.
Innovation is no longer optional, it’s essential.
Innovation in Education Starts with teachers.
Through the session on Core Innovation Skills, teachers were introduced to: Project base learning Creative thinking techniques for lesson delivery How AI can support teaching and learning Digital tools to improve student engagement
The future of education is digital and empowered teachers are leading the way.
Let’s continue to embrace innovation for creative way for transformative Learning, Say NO to learning poverty

# Digitallearning

04/05/2026

GESA Initiative Executive Director paid an advocacy visit to the Director FCT Education Resource Centre in preparation for the Teachers Innovation Professional Development Workshop, for the implementation of School Child and Rural Teachers Innovation Project (SCARTIP) A structured initiative focused on equipping teachers with innovation skills for today’s classrooms Management.

28/04/2026

On April 22, 2026, The Executive Director of GESA Initiative participated along side with Dr. Olayinka Babalola, Country Director, International Budget Partnership (IBP), Tijah Bolton-Akpan, Deputy National Coordinator, RJN and Nigeria the Country Director BUDGIT at the launch ceremony of Resource Justice Network Nigeria. The event marked a significant moment in strengthening advocacy for transparency, accountability, and justice in Nigeria’s extractive sector—while anchoring these efforts in the principles of a just transition, green energy access, and climate-resilient development.

At the Abuja gathering, experts highlighted a critical paradox: despite decades of oil production and billions in revenue, many resource-rich communities, especially in the Niger Delta remain among the poorest and most marginalized. Environmental degradation, loss of livelihoods, exclusion from decision-making, and growing climate vulnerability were identified as persistent, interlinked challenges.

Speakers emphasized that Nigeria’s extractive model has historically concentrated wealth among elites while forcing host communities to bear the environmental and social costs. The call to action was clear:

· Strengthen governance and accountability systems to support a just and green resource transition
· Ensure fair distribution of resource benefits, including targeted investments in decentralized renewable energy
· Prioritize environmental restoration and community-led climate adaptation in fossil fuel-dependent regions
· Promote community participation in both extractive governance and energy transition planning

The event also underscored the urgency of a just transition, ensuring that as Nigeria moves toward renewable energy, it does not repeat the same patterns of exclusion, pollution, and disempowerment seen in the fossil fuel era. This means putting frontline communities at the center of decisions, protecting livelihoods, and building local green economies.

Importantly, the launch and discussions reinforced the role of civil society in shaping policies that protect vulnerable populations, expand civic space, accelerate clean energy access, and drive inclusive, climate-informed development across Nigeria



....GenderAndSocialInclusion

25/04/2026

NEPC organises the biggest women programme of the year!

Theme: Strengthening WOMEN-LED Businesses for Resilience, Recovery and Inclusive Economic Growth

Date: 28 April 2026
Time: 9am
Venue: NEPC Conference Hall, Export House, Abuja