By Providence Ayanfeoluwa

CTEACH, the Changemaker Teacher Activation program has graduated its first cohort of 52 teachers from different Local Government Areas across Lagos State.

Also, 100 new teachers were inducted into the second cohort, even as the graduation marks the completion of a year-long journey to integrate change-making education in government-owned schools across the State.

The 52 graduating teachers have formed Changemaking Squads in their schools, guiding students through the development and implementation of innovative solutions to real-world problems.

Soeaking at the Graduation and Induction ceremony in Lagos, Co-President, Ashoka Africa, Angelou Ezeilo, said Africa was fortunate to be the youngest continent, brimming with energy, creativity, and potential.

Ezeilo said: “By 2050, our young people will make up a significant portion of the global workforce. This demographic reality underscores the urgent need to invest in innovative education initiatives like CTEACH.

“We are not just preparing students for jobs; we are nurturing changemakers who will drive progress, challenge the status quo, and address the pressing issues of our time. CTEACH is not just an innovative education program, it’s a movement!”.

Also, Regional Director, Ashoka Anglophone West Africa, Josephine Nzerem, said: “These teachers have been activated to be Changemakers. They have found their power and with this they are spreading Changemaker skills in their classrooms and community. A changed world is possible with CTEACH”.

Meanwhile, the CTEACH Documentary and the Changemaking Storybook, highlighting the inspiring stories of youth-led changemaking was launched at the event

The Changemaking Storybook showcases the stories of two remarkable Ashoka Young Changemakers— founder of Pink Diva Organization, Ayomide Akran, and founder of TechNow Global, David Onilude.

While Akran’s work with Pink Diva advocates for menstrual hygiene and women’s health, Onilude work equips young people with digital and technological skills training.

Since its inception in September 2023, CTEACH has transformed classrooms into hubs of social change, enabling teachers to inspire their students to tackle pressing societal challenges.