 In a thought-provoking address at the 4th African Research Universities Alliance ,ARUA, hosted by the University of Lagos ,UNILAG, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade Ogunsola, emphasized the urgent need for a paradigm shift in the teaching methodologies employed by some tertiary institutions.
Professor Ogunsola underscored the critical role universities play as architects of Africa’s future, both in terms of education and social impact. During her address, she highlighted a concern that resonates across the academic landscape: the continued use of outdated teaching methods in certain institutions.
“We cannot keep teaching the way we have always taught. A number of our institutions are teaching obsolete forms of knowledge with obsolete pedagogies,” stated Professor Ogunsola, drawing attention to the imperative of adapting to contemporary educational needs.
She further emphasized the dual function of universities, describing them as not only educational hubs but also as entities shaping the social fabric of the continent. Professor Ogunsola’s vision extends beyond the present, urging a collective effort to imagine and work towards a desired future for Africa.
“It is my firm belief that universities have both an educational and social function. Universities are the place where a desired future can be imagined – and our business today is to imagine a desired future for Africa,” she asserted, urging a transformative approach to produce a new generation of African thinkers and doers.
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, echoed this sentiment, expressing the state government’s unwavering commitment to enhancing the quality of education in the region.
As the academic community grapples with the need for change, the call for innovation in teaching methodologies resonates as a key theme in shaping the future of African education.
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