At a recent UN@80 forum, Ameh Glory Ene-dugbo-ojo of Nigeria's Northern Surveyors Forum emphasized education's pivotal role in driving sustainable development. "Quality education fosters innovation, stimulates creativity, and generates ideas capable of eradicating poverty – it's the bedrock of all other SDGs," she stated.
The forum highlighted how education equips individuals with lifelong confidence to articulate ideas and deliver tangible results. Ene-dugbo-ojo added: "The knowledge gained through robust learning systems becomes the toolkit for addressing Asia's – and the world's – most pressing challenges, from economic disparities to technological gaps."
This perspective aligns with growing recognition of education's multiplier effect across sectors. For investors, it signals opportunities in Asia's edtech markets. For policymakers, it underscores the need for cross-border educational partnerships. Academics note the implications for workforce development in rapidly growing Asian economies.
