- Guinness World Record: Over 60,000 Nigerian teachers will gather to break the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of teachers in one location.
- Teachers Conference: The event, “Let There Be Teachers Conference 2025,” will take place on September 20 at the Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos.
- Theme: The theme of the conference is “Teachers’ matter: Celebrating the role of teachers in enhancing quality education.”
- Support: The Lagos State Government has approved and supported the event, with all public school teachers encouraged to attend.
More than 60,000 Nigerian teachers will gather at the Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos to break the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of teachers in one location. The event, tagged “Let There Be Teachers Conference 2025,” aims to celebrate the role of teachers in enhancing quality education and reaffirm their commitment to the profession. The conference will feature keynote speeches from prominent education leaders, including the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa.
The event is expected to culminate in a “call to action” communique for a teacher-led education policy reform. The Director of Strategic Partnerships, 1 Million Teachers, Oluwaseyi Anifowose, emphasized that the event is not just about breaking records but about breaking barriers and challenging the status quo. He commended teachers for their pivotal roles in society and expressed pride in being a teacher by choice.
