Volume 14, 2025

The Critical Role of Government in Scaling Up Early Childhood Education in Nigeria

Olumide Olakunle IGE Ph.D

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Good morning, distinguished guests, esteemed colleagues, and fellow educators. It is an honor to be here today
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at this esteemed 15 National Conference (which coincides with the 30 Anniversary of Early Childhood
Association of Nigeria, where we gather to share insights and discuss the future of education globally. I would
like to extend my sincere gratitude to the esteemed executives and members of this great body of intellectuals at
the state and the national levels, and to the conference organizers for the opportunity to present this paper on such
a vital topic.
Allow me to acknowledge the presence of names of key gures, such as the Honorable Commissioner(s), the
Royal Fathers, the Conference chair, dignitaries, and the founding mothers and fathers of the ECAN whose
contributions to the eld of education have been truly inspiring. To my fellow presenters and participants, thank
you for your dedication to advancing education worldwide.

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