BIC, stationery, lighters, and shavers maker, has restated its commitment to improving education.
This is in line with its initiatives to mark Global Education Week (GEW) 2024, and the resolve to create better learning for 250 million by 2025.
This year’s GEW focused on empowering students and teachers and fostering inclusive learning environments.
Partnering Let It Shine Academy (LISA), Morit International School, and Local Government Nursery/Primary School and Inclusive Unit in Igando, BIC equipped classrooms with writing, self-expression, as well as learning materials and hosted teachers at a virtual workshop on inclusive learning: ‘Fostering Inclusive Classrooms: Strategies for Empowering Every Learner’.
The workshop was led by BIC’s strategic education partners, Founder of Schoolinka, Oluwaseun Kayode, Founder of Olasukanmi Opeifa Educational Foundation, Olasukanmi Opeifa, and Founder of Raising Star Africa, Michael Showunmi.
General Manager of BIC Nigeria, Anthony Amahwe, said its commitment to education is rooted in the vision to build a future where learning is inclusive, sustainable, and accessible.
He said through a holistic approach by equipping classrooms to support learners and educators, creating inspirational learning environments, unleashing students’ creativity, and supporting learners, the aim is to deliver meaningful and lasting impact.
“Our long-term vision is to foster an environment where education not only shapes knowledge but also equips young people with the skills to thrive in a complex world.
“Global Education Week is marked globally in November where team members dedicate their time to connecting and giving back to their communities, through on ground activity including donations and school refurbishment. Run by BIC’s philanthropic arm, The BIC Corporate Foundation, Global Education Week has expanded its offerings to include a teacher’s Guide to help educators incorporate creativity into their curriculum and in the classroom.
“BIC’s commitment to education is translated into action throughout the year, as part of the commitment of its sustainable development program, Writing the Future Together,” he said.
