Advancing Early Childhood Care, Development and Education in Nigeria
Early Childhood Care, Development, and Education (ECCDE) play an integral role in shaping the future of Nigerian society by fostering the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social growth of young children.
Despite significant progress, ECCDE in Nigeria continues to face challenges such as inadequate funding, outdated policies, and a lack of skilled manpower. Addressing these issues requires a concerted effort from all stakeholders, including government, private sector, civil society organizations, educational institutions, researchers, students, and communities.
Attending this year's annual conference will provide an opportunity for stakeholders within and outside Nigeria to contribute to the scaling up of ECCDE in Nigeria and beyond.
Conference Sub-Themes
Stakeholders will have the opportunity to contribute to the advancement of ECCDE through a range of interconnected sub-themes addressing major dimensions of Early Childhood Care, Development, and Education.
Conference Objectives
The conference seeks to create a collaborative platform for examining the current state of ECCDE and identifying practical strategies for sustainable improvement.
To assess current ECCDE challenges in Nigeria and propose innovative solutions.
To define stakeholders’ specific roles in scaling up ECCDE initiatives.
To establish metrics for evaluating progress and impact.
Why Attend?
The ECAN Annual National Conference represents an esteemed forum for academics and professionals from diverse educational institutions, both within Nigeria and globally, to converge and engage in critical discussions aimed at advancing Early Childhood Care and Education at both national and international levels.
This conference serves as a distinguished platform for fostering connections and collaborations among new members, emerging researchers, and seasoned colleagues, facilitating the exchange of innovative ideas.
Furthermore, it provides a valuable opportunity for participants to acquire and refine rigorous academic research methodologies, culminating in the production of high-quality scholarly papers that significantly contribute to the field of Early Childhood Education.
Visit 2024 Conference Registration →Who Should Attend?
The ECAN Annual National Conference is open to all people with progressive minds. The conference welcomes stakeholders from education, research, government, professional practice, family, and community development.
Important Dates
Event Details
Date
25 August 2024, 9:00am — 29 August 2024
Venue
Lagos State University of Education, Oto/Ijanikin, Odo-Noforija Epe Campus, Lagos State, Nigeria
Speaker
Hon. Jamiu Alli-Balogun (Commissioner of Basic Education, Lagos State)