By Ighomuaye Lucky. O
The Association for Formidable Educational Development (AFED), has tasked the federal government to blend the indigenous knowledge with the modern day innovations as a new policy reform as we embrace technological advancements.
The national president of the association, Dr. Orji Emmanuel, gave the task at the 2025 AFED African Education Conference held in Benin.
Giving his reason for the incorporation of the indigenous knowledge, he said Africa has always been a hub of wisdom, resilience and creativity.
Dr. Emmanuel added that our traditional learning systems-rooted in mentorship, storytelling and apprenticeship have shaped generations of leaders, innovators and problem solvers.
Emmanuel pointed out that, today, we must draw from this rich heritage while embracing technological advancements and policy reforms that make education more inclusive and impactful.
Speaking on the theme: “Education for all: Harnessing African wisdom and innovation for sustainable development”, he maintained that, it reflects on our belief that, sustainable progress lies in blending our indigenous knowledge with the modern day innovations.
While speaking on roles of the association in the nation’s educational sector, he said the past 25 years, the association has been at the forefront of transforming low-cost private education, ensuring that millions of children, regardless of their background have access to learning opportunities that empower them for the future, hence this year’s theme.
Also speaking, Wife of former governor of Oyo State and national matron for AFED, Dr. Bukola Ladoja, she said the government cannot do all for its citizens and that, that is why AFED is bridging the gap.
For Dr. Adekunle Badmus, one of the panelists, he advocated that the nation’s major languages, Ibo, Hausa and Yoruba should be used to impact knowledge in schools as it has the ability to aid learnings.
He said as time progresses, other languages can be further be incorporated to drive the process of learning in the country.
Another panelist, Dr. Seyi Makinde, during a panel session, said technology must be introduced into the educational system to drive knowledge.
He also called for more investments in the education and healthcare sectors of the nation.
