Classroom Takeover Workshop Targets Learning Gaps in Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa
By Uangbaoje Alex, Kano
Stakeholders in the education, media, and accountability sectors have gathered in Kano for a strategic workshop aimed at transforming classroom visibility into improved learning outcomes across Kaduna State, Kano State, and Jigawa State under the Beta Nigeria Campaign.
The workshop, themed “Classroom Takeover: Turning Visibility into Learning Outcomes,” brings together influencers, media professionals, and accountability actors to strengthen education advocacy through evidence-based storytelling and coordinated action.
Designed to harness the power of media and citizen engagement, the workshop focuses on identifying and documenting critical gaps in teacher availability, school enrolment, and overall learning conditions through structured classroom and community observations.
Participants are also expected to produce and publish compelling content, including videos, photographs, and written reports that meet established ethical and quality standards under the #ClassroomTakeover initiative.
In addition, the forum aims to translate field insights into clear and actionable advocacy messages, while driving a coordinated Classroom Takeover campaign in collaboration with School-Based Management Committees (SBMCs) and state-level advocacy platforms.
Speaking at the opening, the State Team Lead, Partnership for Learning for All (PLANE) Kano Office, Umar Lawan, described the workshop as timely and strategic.
He said the gathering provides a vital platform for stakeholders to exchange ideas and collectively develop solutions that will improve learning outcomes across the three states.
Lawan, who spoke on behalf of the National Team Lead, expressed appreciation to participants for honoring the invitation, noting that their contributions over the years, particularly in Kaduna, have played a significant role in advancing education interventions.
He explained that the programme is currently undergoing a paradigm shift from service delivery to a systems-strengthening approach, making stakeholder engagement and shared learning more critical than ever.
According to him, the theme of the workshop reflects pressing realities within the education sector, including teacher shortages in rural and hard-to-reach areas, as well as the persistent challenge of out-of-school children.
“Teachers remain central to any meaningful progress in the education system,” he noted, adding that discussions throughout the workshop would focus on addressing these key issues.
He expressed confidence that the deliberations would generate practical recommendations to strengthen the work of Local Education Networks (LEN) across Kaduna, Kano, and Jigawa States.
Lawan further emphasized that outcomes from the workshop would not only support ongoing interventions but also contribute significantly to improving learning outcomes and amplifying stakeholder voices in the education sector.
The workshop is expected to produce actionable strategies and coordinated advocacy efforts aimed at influencing policy and improving classroom realities across the region.
