Nigerian public and private school teachers are set to break the Guinness World Record at the Teachers Conference in Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos state, for the "Largest Gathering of Teachers in One Location", with more than 60,000 in attendance.
The Director of Strategic Partnerships of the 1 Million Teachers, Oluwaseyi Anifowose, said the conference slated for September 20 is tagged: “Let There Be Teachers Conference 2025”, while the theme is: “Teachers’ Matter: Celebrating The Role Of Teachers In Enhancing Quality Education”.
The Lagos State Government has expressed support for the event and approved the attendance of all public school teachers, the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, and other associations and stakeholders in the sector.
“Over 60,000 teachers will gather at the Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos to celebrate their role, reaffirm their commitment, and make history. We are proud to announce that the event will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of teachers in one location.”
“This is not just about breaking records, it’s about breaking barriers. It’s about challenging the status quo, disambiguating societal perception, and raising the bar and a new banner for teachers in Nigeria. It’s about raising a new generation of teachers that can illuminate the mind, inspire change, and transform generations, one child at a time.”
Anifowose added that the event will feature keynote speeches from the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, and other national and international education leaders, “Call to Action” communiqué for a teacher-led education policy reform.
He commended teachers for their pivotal roles in society, saying he became a teacher by choice, not by accident or because he had no other choice.
Chief Executive Officer of 1 Million Teachers (1MT), Prof. Hakeem Subair, reiterated his commitment to creating a world with enough high-quality teachers to ensure all children can access proper education.