IELPN Pushes Leadership Training to Improve School Management in Nigeria
The Institute of Educational Leadership Practitioners of Nigeria (IELPN) has intensified efforts to strengthen school leadership across the country through expanded training programmes aimed at improving educational outcomes.
This was highlighted at its Annual Professional Development Workshop held in Lagos, themed “Leading Future-Ready Education,” which brought together more than 200 school principals, administrators and education stakeholders.
The training focused on equipping school leaders with practical skills to manage modern schools effectively amid ongoing curriculum reforms, the rise of digital learning, and evolving student needs.
Dr. Olufunmilayo Olusa, Registrar and CEO of IELPN, said the initiative is designed to move school leadership beyond basic administration to reform-driven and learner-focused management.
She stressed that strong leadership remains critical to improving learning outcomes and helping schools adapt to current challenges.
Former Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Folashade Adefisayo, in her keynote address, urged continuous capacity development for school administrators, warning that institutions that fail to evolve risk producing graduates unfit for the modern workforce.
She added that effective leadership plays a direct role in improving teacher performance and classroom delivery.
Speaking on technology, Prof. Afolabi Lesi, Chairman of the Governing Board, encouraged educators to embrace artificial intelligence and digital innovation, noting that adapting to technological change is now essential for relevance in the education sector.
He cautioned that professionals who fail to upgrade their skills risk becoming obsolete in an increasingly tech-driven world.
Also speaking, Ven. Victor Ayo Olusa described the workshop as timely, saying it strengthened participants’ understanding of school governance, supervision and institutional management.
IELPN said the initiative is part of its broader mission to professionalize educational leadership in Nigeria through continuous training, mentorship and capacity development to improve school performance nationwide.
By Toffa Momoh
