Duke’s Infant & Child Foundation will, on November 28, bring together experts, educators, parents and stakeholders in a summit tagged, ‘Train The Trainer,’ to x-ray issues around child development, parenting, education, technology, safety and the future of young people.
Themed, ‘Empowering Our Generation Next Leaders: Raising Children to Thrive and Lead,’ the summit is designed to stimulate meaningful conversations, deepen understanding and equip adults with the knowledge, perspectives and practical approaches required to prepare children for the opportunities and challenges of tomorrow.
The programme is an intervention that recognises a fundamental truth, which is that raising a generation capable of making meaningful contributions to society requires intentional investment in the people, systems and environments responsible for their development.
The Lagos edition will convene diverse experts and speakers from education, parenting, child development, technology, mental health, identity development, security and other relevant fields.
Through keynote presentations, fireside conversations, practical demonstrations, interactive sessions and expert-led discussions, participants will explore some of the most pressing issues shaping the lives and future of children today.
Key areas of engagement will include responsible parenting, technology and digital safety, social-emotional development, child identity, addiction prevention, classroom transformation, child protection, inclusion and the role of communities in raising responsible and confident young people.
The summit will also examine the changing responsibilities of parents and educators in a world, where children are growing up amid rapid technological advancement, shifting social expectations and increasingly complex influences.
Speaking on the significance of the initiative, the convener, Augusta Anyanwu-Egbom, said its central message is clear, which is that the future of children cannot be left to chance.
She stressed that parents, teachers, schools, institutions and communities must become more intentional, informed and equipped to guide the next generation.
Beyond the presentations and conversations, she emphasised that the summit seeks to inspire practical action, encourage collaboration and strengthen the capacity of adults to play influential roles in children’s lives.
“The Lagos edition is open to parents, school owners, school leaders, teachers, educators, child development professionals, caregivers and individuals committed to the wellbeing, protection and development of children.
“The summit is created to strengthen the capacity of adults and institutions responsible for nurturing, educating, protecting and preparing children for the future.
“Through expert-led engagements, practical learning and stakeholder collaboration, the summit seeks to contribute to raising a generation of confident, capable and responsible leaders,” she stated.
