A visually impaired writer and teacher, Mr. Samuel Obong, who authored a book on education and parenting will be feted on Sunday, October 16, by the Centre for International Advanced and Professional Studies, (CIAPS), in Ikeja, Lagos.
According to CIAPS Centre Director, Prof. Anthony Kila, the event themed “Getting the Best out of your Schools” is a Sunday afternoon Buffet filled with music, food and drinks. Parents and teachers will also promote the doggedness of the 42-year old Psychology graduate of the University of Ibadan, and a CIAPS Post graduate would showcase his book titled “Why the Child will Fail”.
Kila said the book focused on the challenges parents and teachers faced in training the child.
“It focuses on both parenting and education, because every child has a core and how parents and teachers can help the child to discover that core, and nurture the child in it to ensure they are not conflicted.
“That is why you have a lot of adults today who failed to discover their path, because what they were nurtured into is not at the centre of what they are supposed to do. When a child follows his or her core, they will become excellent naturalists and can expand natural intelligence,” he said.
Obong, who did his postgraduate degree at CIAPS, has about 15 years teaching experience where he assists children in developing critical thinking and problem solving skills, as opposed to merely memorizing to pass examinations.
Kila also appealed to well-meaning Nigerians to come out and support such a talent in any way they can.
The event is open to all and more information for participation can be found at
https://ciaps.org/events/