Modupe Adeyinka-Oni, a respected educator and founder of both the iAfrica Cloud School Foundation initiative, DoorwayAfrica 360 and Standard Bearers Schools, Lekki, urged cooperation among educational stakeholders in Nigeria. Her call to action came at the inaugural iAfrica Cloud School Foundation trustees and award ceremony held in Lagos.

The event highlighted the foundation’s commitment to improving literacy rates by awarding scholarships to underprivileged students and recognizing individuals who contribute to education. Four students from two schools received the first-ever scholarships, including books, tuition assistance, and cash prizes.

Mrs. Modupe Adeyinka-Oni emphasized the importance of engaging, multisensory methods to make learning accessible to all children, particularly those from underprivileged backgrounds. She pointed to Finland’s success in achieving low illiteracy rates, suggesting their pedagogical style could be a valuable model for Nigeria and Africa as a whole.

The challenges faced by the initiative, she explained, are not unique but reflect broader societal issues. She urged government bodies at all levels to increase investment in education and embrace collaborative efforts. Highlighting her work as a consultant for the Taraba State government, she called for similar partnerships across the country.

“Nigeria has a disproportionately high number of illiterate citizens,” Mrs. Modupe Adeyinka-Oni stated. “This is unsustainable and poses a significant threat. This is just the beginning for the iAfrica Cloud School Foundation awards program. We aim to cultivate a generation of independent, confident, and critical thinkers in our Edulab360 program.”

Her vision extends beyond academic achievement. “We instill a sense of authentic African identity in our students. We don’t simply copy European styles. We want to raise a generation of confident and self-assured African children,” she explained. “We are also collaborating with Finnish companies to adapt math and science education for our students.”

The ceremony concluded with the distribution of certificates to eighteen individuals and scholarships to four students. Parents and awardees expressed their gratitude to the iAfrica Cloud School Foundation initiative and its passionate leader, underscoring the program’s positive impact.