Advocates Push for Neurodiverse Learner Reforms in Nigeria

Advocates for inclusion in Nigeria, including Funmi Ogundar, founder and chair of the International Forum of Inclusive Practitioners, and Daniel Sobel, are urging for urgent reforms in the education sector to support neurodiverse learners. They emphasize that children from disadvantaged backgrounds should no longer be left behind in classrooms.

A national inclusive conference is set to take place on May 29-30 at Rugby School, Atlantic City, in partnership with Golden Link Education Consult from the UK. The conference aims to promote best practices in inclusive education and equip educators with skills to support learners facing neurological and socio-economic challenges.

Sobel highlighted that 20% of every society consists of children who struggle to complete school and contribute meaningfully to the economy. The conference will address the need for systemic reforms to ensure neurodiverse learners, including those with dyslexia and autism, receive quality education.

Angelina Ikeako, Executive Director of the conference, stressed the importance of a coordinated approach involving policymakers, educators, and parents.