By Ezeh Anya Ezeh, Bureau Chief, South East
The Enugu State Government, through the State Ministry of Education, is set to host the maiden edition of the NgEducators International Model United Nations Conference, Cyber Era NG learns.
Expected at the conference, scheduled from June 4th – 8th, 2024, with the Executive Governor of Enugu State His Excellency, Dr. Peter Mbah, are stakeholders in the education sector from the 35 States and the FCT [in Nigeria], as well as foreign nationals.
The weeklong – International Model United Nations by NgEducators – loaded with activities, and hosted by the Enugu State Government, is a recreation of the United Nations proceedings, with students acting as representatives of different countries in the United Nations General Assembly.
This year’s theme is – ‘Development of Education in Developing Countries’.
Nigerian students from all states of the federation will generate Resolutions on the future of education in Nigeria during the conference scheduled as follows:
· June 3 – Welcome Reception for delegates, at Old Government Lodge, Enugu.
· June 4 – Inaugural Ceremony at Okpara Square
· June 4 – Commissioning of the Enugu Smart Green Schools at Owo
· June 5 – Model UN Plenary Sessions at Old Govt. Lodge
· June 5 – Meeting of all Nigerian States Commissioners of Education, at Old Govt. Lodge
· June 6 – Model UN Plenary, at Old Govt. Lodge
· June 7 – Awards and Commendations at Old Govt. Lodge
· June 8 – Valedictory session and interaction with the Press, at Old Govt. Lodge.
All in Enugu!
Expected Speakers:
Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria; H.E. Kasim Shettima (GCON), Executive Governor of Enugu State; Dr. Peter Mbah, Hon. Minister, Federal Ministry of Education – Nigeria; Prof. Tahir Mamman, Executive Secretary, UBEC; Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, Global Director-General of IHRC RFT Ambassador (Dr.) Tivlumun Innocent Ahure, and President of NgIMUN; Enugu State Commissioner of Education, Prof. Ndubueze Mbah, amongst others.
Speaking ahead of the conference, the Enugu State Commissioner of Education, Prof. Ndubueze Mbah, said that the conference by #NgEducatorsIMUN – was in line with Dr. Peter Mbah’s vision and ambitious stride towards revolutionizing education in the State.
It will be recalled that the Enugu State Government had announced a comprehensive initiative to construct 260 ‘Smart Green Schools’ across the state’s 260 wards.
This bold undertaking aims to revolutionize education by incorporating cutting-edge technologies into the learning environment, and using an innovative Experiential Learning pedagogy, to ensure the creation of a modernized, skilled, and future-ready workforce.
The concept of smart schools involves outfitting classrooms with digital tools such as Internet, computers, and interactive whiteboards to augment the educational experience for students and ensure that students have access to multimedia learning resources. It also means giving students access to emerging knowledge economies through 3-D Printing, Augmented Reality, Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence, to enable them develop competencies for future industry and innovation, as well as prepare them to solve present problems and anticipate future solutions.
In line with the vision of the Enugu Smart Green Schools, the International Model United Nations Conference holding in Enugu is likewise designed as a key initiative of ‘Our Common Agenda’ launched by UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, in September 2021. Bringing together global, national and local education stakeholders and actors, the Conference offers an opportunity for inclusive, networked and effective global dialogue on the types of coordinated actions needed to reverse the slide on progress towards SDG 4, especially in developing countries of the world.
Participation & Registration
For more information, visit the Enugu State Ministry of Education or call 07081026341 or visit the event website: www.ngimun.com, to get registered, get diplomatic credentials.
