Achieving Sustainable Development Goal four by 2030 may not be realizable if pragmatic approach is not employed to address the challenges in the education Sector.
This is the submission of speakers at the 2024 annual International conference on Education held at Osun State University, College of Education, Ipetu Ijesa.
Sustainable Development Goal 4 aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education, reduce gender inequality and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Meeting up with the 2030 target set by the United Nations towards achieving the SDGs brings about this International Conference.
Lack of certified teachers, inadequate facilities in schools and restricted access to educational resources are some of the challenges identified as factors hindering development of education in the Country.
The Provost college of education, of the University , Professor Florence Yusuf, underscores the importance of collaboration and partnership in addressing the challenges in the sector.
The Deputy Senate Minority leader, Lere Oyewumi, and some distinguished personalities were presented with awards.
The theme for the 2024 international conference on Education is “Our world is our Effort: Achieving Sustainable Educational Development Through Partnerships”.