Soyombo, Awosika, Adenuga, others to speak at 2024 Early Years Childcare Conference

The Special Adviser on Education to Ogun State Governor, Mrs Ronke Soyombo; Nigerian Businesswoman, Ibukun Awosika; Tope Adenuga and others are expected to speak at this year’s Early Years Childcare Conference themed Roots of Resilience: Nurturing Strong Foundations in Lagos.

Speaking on the conference, the Chief Executive Officer of Alpha Childcare, Caroline Popoola noted that it was to gain a deeper understanding of the purpose of early years education, why it works, and what constitutes good practice throughout her journey.

Caroline, who has been in the early years field for nearly two decades, affirmed establishing 14 branches in the UK, starting from scratch and growing to the extent of offering franchises to interested parties.

Popoola, who was born in the UK to Nigerian parents, expressed an understanding of her roots and felt a strong need to create change and impact lives, starting with her home country.

She noted the realisation of a significant shortage or even a lack of conversation around early years education in Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic, adding that much of her communication was conducted online.

The CEO said the realisation led to the establishment of Alpha Global Africa, charged with the mission of leading the early years conversation across Africa, starting with Nigeria. 

“Throughout my journey, I have gained a deep understanding of the purpose of early years education, why it works, and what constitutes good practice.

“Having been in the early years field for nearly two decades, I am proud to have established 14 branches in the UK, starting from scratch and growing to the extent that we now offer franchises to interested parties.

“Born in the UK to Nigerian parents, I have always understood my roots and felt a strong need to create change and impact lives, starting with my home country.

“During the COVID-19 pandemic, much of my communication was conducted online, and I realized there was a significant shortage or even a lack of conversation around early years education in Africa as a whole. 

“This realisation led to the establishment of Alpha Global Africa. 

“Our mission is to lead the early years conversation across Africa, starting with Nigeria, our hometown.” She said.

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