Session1 Education in Africa & Key Challenges | Insights from Advisory Councils Across the Continent

Watch Session 1 of the “Education System in Africa – Transformation Dynamics” conference, bringing together leaders of national advisory councils, higher education bodies, and education reform institutions from across Africa. This session explores reforms, challenges, and future policy directions for African education systems.

Moderator:
Hamid Bouchikhi – Member, Higher Council for Education, Training, and Scientific Research (CSEFRS)

Speakers & Topics

• Nigeria
Salisu Shehu, Executive Secretary, Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC)
“Educational Reforms in Nigeria and NERDC’s Role as a National Think-Tank”
→ Elevating education quality through curriculum reforms and national research.

• Benin
Noel Ahonagnon Gbaguidi, President, National Council for Education
“Strengthening Educational Performance in Benin: The Role of the CNE”
→ A deep dive into institutional governance and education quality assurance.

Moussiliou Moustapha, Board Member & Advisor
“Reforms of Benin’s Education System: Achievements & Perspectives for 2027”
→ Achievements, ongoing reforms, and long-term strategies for education development.

• Mauritania
Brahim Vall Mohamed Lemine, President, Higher Council for Education
“Educational Reforms in Mauritania”
→ Key priorities, reform challenges, and the national transformation agenda.

• Malawi
Ambumulire Nellie Phiri, CEO, National Council for Higher Education
“Transforming Malawi through Higher Education: NCHE Insights”
→ Expanding higher education access, governance, and institutional excellence.

• Rwanda
Edward Kadozi, Director General, Higher Education Council
“The State of Higher Education and Future Direction in Rwanda”
→ Quality assurance, innovation, and long-term strategic planning.

• Tanzania
Charles D. Kihampa, Executive Secretary, Tanzania Commission for Universities
“The Contribution of National Higher Education Regulatory Bodies to Transforming Education Systems”
→ Regulatory bodies as key drivers of quality and transformation.

• Gabon
Jean-Christophe Moundjigui, Permanent Secretary, National Council for Education, Training, and Research
“Transformation Dynamics of Education Systems in Africa – Focus on Gabon”
→ National priorities and the evolution of Gabon's education system.