Education
FG, Stakeholders educate Parents, Schools on Hurried Child’s Implications
Joel Ajayi
The Federal Government has frowned at all the school especially private schools owners who were involved in the hurried child project to desist from it or face the wrath of the Law.
The Minister of Education Malam Adamu Adamu gave this warning at the one day stakeholders Town hall meeting for the hurried child project organized by A Mother’s of Love initiative AMLI in collaboration with the National Orientation Agency NOA and others agencies on Thursday in Abuja with the theme: “The hurried child syndrome: “Implications for sustainable National development.”
The Child Syndrome is the condition in which parents over-schedule their children’s lives, push them hard for academic achievement, and expect them to act and react like miniature adults.
The minister, who was represented by Director, Senior Secondary Schools, Federal Ministry of Education, Hajia Binta Abdulkadir, the Deputy Director, Senior Secondary Education Department in the ministry, said “rushing and pushing the education of children by parents and schools must stop.”
Minister described the trend as “counterproductive and distorting the natural growth and development of children.
According to him, Most pupils transition from primary five or even primary four to secondary school. This leaves most schools without the primary six classes.
“This unhealthy trend is also found in the Senior Secondary School where students in SSI and SS2 sit for terminal and university entrance examinations.”
Adamu, who attributed the trend to parent’s desire and impatience, misconception of the interpretation of the Nigerian Education system (6-3-3-4), added that the practice could impact the child and the society negatively.
Other problems, he said, were weak regulatory enforcement of the National Policy on Education, as well as the lack of sensitization on the negative impact of the practice.
Malam Adamu urged all quality assurance agencies and practitioners to be up and doing in tackling this menace.”
In her remark, the Chief Executive Officer of AMIL, Mrs Hannatu Enwemadu, said the meeting was to provide a platform for stakeholders to take action and curb the practice of hurrying children during their formative years.
“So, to give this advocacy a national feel, we have to bring it here to Abuja to present the issue nationally.
“We will assess and create awareness among government and inter-government agencies, international bodies, to work for collaboration and partnership,” she said.
Education
Inclusive Education Boost as Deaf-Tech, Federal University of Lafia Roll Out Master’s in Disability Studies
Joel Ajayi
In a major step toward advancing inclusive education in Nigeria, Deaf-in-Tech, an initiative of Data-Lead Africa, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal University of Lafia (FULAFIA) to establish a Professional Master’s Degree in Disability Studies.
The signing ceremony, held at Deaf-in-Tech’s headquarters in Abuja, featured a goodwill message from Prof. Adaka Terfa Ahon, Director of the Centre for Disability Studies, who represented FULAFIA’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Shehu Abdul Rahman. He reaffirmed the university’s commitment to championing disability and inclusion in its academic innovation and planning.
The new Master’s programme will adopt a hybrid learning model, with online classes complemented by in-person sessions at Deaf-in-Tech’s training facility in Abuja. It is designed to build expertise in disability-inclusive governance, education, and development across sectors.
Executive Director of Deaf-in-Tech and Co-Founder of Data-Lead Africa, Dr. Arowolo Ayoola, described the collaboration as a “structural shift” in how institutions and professionals engage with disability issues. “The inclusion journey must begin with knowledge, and we are proud to partner with a progressive university like FULAFIA,” he said.
Beyond the postgraduate programme, the partnership will also establish a Deaf-in-Tech Club on FULAFIA’s campus — the first of its kind — to empower Deaf students with technology skills, mentorship, and innovation opportunities. Additional initiatives include a ₦1 million academic excellence reward for any Deaf student who graduates with a First Class, as well as the development of a disability-accessible website and digital database for the Centre for Disability Studies, built to WCAG 2.1 global accessibility standards.
The alliance underscores both institutions’ commitment to building inclusive systems and celebrating excellence, while positioning Deaf-in-Tech as a catalyst for bridging the gap between disability and the digital economy.
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