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National Conference on 19th October 2022 at the Ibadan Business School, Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo State, brought together educators, researchers, policymakers, school leaders, development practitioners, and advocates who were united by a shared vision of transforming early childhood education in Nigeria. Development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC) supported the conference and presented an innovative project being piloted in Borno State on Play and Child Care within Children hospitals. It was a rich conversation on how play serves as a healing therapy for children in crisis. The event attracted distinguished professionals from academia, government institutions, civil society organisations, schools, and international development partners, creating a rich environment for networking, collaboration, and professional development

The success of the conference was made possible through the part sponsorship of the Development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC). Their support underscores the organisation’s continued commitment to strengthening education systems, promoting child-centred development, and investing in initiatives that improve learning opportunities for children across Nigeria. By supporting platforms such as the OMEP Nigeria National Conference, dRPC continues to contribute meaningfully to building the capacity of educators, fostering research, encouraging innovation, and promoting partnerships that create lasting impact within the education sector.

Beyond the conference sessions, the event provided valuable opportunities for participants to establish new partnerships, exchange research findings, and develop collaborative strategies that will continue to improve early childhood education nationwide.