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From The Punch · () English

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  • A Nigerian youth leader urged young people to be equal partners in shaping education policies beyond 2030.
  • Blessing Dada, representing UNESCO's SDG 4 committee, stressed the need for youth involvement in policy design, implementation, and monitoring.
  • Key priorities for the future of education include greater investment in teachers, strengthening foundational and lifelong learning, and accelerated digital transformation.

Blessing Dada, a Global Youth Leader on UNESCO’s SDG 4 High-Level Steering Committee, is calling for young people to be recognized as equal partners in shaping education policies beyond 2030. Dada emphasized that the future of education hinges on their meaningful participation in decision-making processes.

Speaking after representing the SDG 4 Youth & Student Network at UNESCO events in Paris, Dada stated that governments must move beyond mere consultation. He advocates for the active involvement of youth in designing, implementing, and monitoring education policies. Dada shared his personal experience of being out of school for two years due to his family's inability to afford his education, highlighting how this made his role representing millions of young people before world leaders a defining moment.

The future of education will not be shaped only by the policies we adopt, but by the people we choose to include in shaping them.

— Blessing DadaEmphasizing the importance of including young people in policy-making.

Discussions at the summit focused on reviewing progress since the 2022 Transforming Education Summit and laying groundwork for the global education agenda post-2030. A significant outcome was the growing recognition of young people as active partners in global education governance. Consultations with youth across various regions identified three key priorities for the future of education.

These priorities include increased investment in teachers through better recruitment and support, strengthening foundational and lifelong learning to equip learners with essential skills, and ensuring education systems are resilient against disruptions. Dada also called for accelerated digital transformation, urging the ethical deployment of technology and artificial intelligence to expand access to quality education without exacerbating inequalities. He stressed the importance of affordable internet connectivity and digital infrastructure, particularly for rural communities and learners with disabilities.

Education is more than a pathway out of poverty; it is a bridge to opportunity, dignity and leadership.

— Blessing DadaReflecting on his personal journey and the transformative power of education.
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