The ancient city of Ogbomoso is set to host the maiden edition of the Ogbomoso Education Summit on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The event will take place at The Great Hall, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
The summit is part of the 25-year development agenda of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Orumogege III, the Soun of Ogbomosoland, aimed at transforming the education landscape in the region. It is being coordinated by the Ogbomoso Education Committee, chaired by renowned educationist and policy advocate, Professor Segun Ajiboye.
With the theme “Community Partnership in Education in Ogbomosoland,” the summit seeks to strengthen collaboration among community stakeholders, policymakers, and education professionals across the five local government areas that make up Ogbomosoland.
The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, will serve as the Chief Host of the summit. Also expected at the high-profile gathering is Governor Seyi Makinde, Executive Governor of Oyo State, who will be attending as the Special Guest of Honour.
Those invited include education officers, political office holders, lecturers and teachers from both public and private institutions, student representatives, PTA bodies, and professional associations such as ANCOPPS, AOPSHON, NUT, and NAPPS. NGOs and other key education policymakers are also expected to participate.
For more information, stakeholders can contact Dr. Segun Ogunwuyi on 08030676588, Wiyi Adebayo on 08131390698, or Comrade Taiwo Adewole on 08052489482.
