Sanusi appointed 1 Million Teachers’ advisory board chairman

ACanada-based, a social enterprise that provides access to quality teacher education in underserved communities around the world, 1 Million Teachers Inc, has appointed Muhammad Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano, as its chairman of Advisory Board in Nigeria. This automatically makes him a board member of the enterprise parent organisation in Canada.

Announcing the appointment, Hakeem Subair, CEO, 1 Million Teachers, said the coming on board of the Emir would add impetus to spread of education for, deepening a just society.

“We are indeed very excited

about this great development. It is a morale booster for the team. 1 Million Teachers regularly seeks strong voices, to help us amplify our advocacy for access to equitable and inclusive education for all - especially women and girls, and to provide counsel to our team,” Subair said in a statement seen by Businessday.

“It is therefore with great pleasure that we welcome His Highness, Muhammad Sanusi II, CON, Emir of Kano, as chairman, Advisory Board of 1 Million Teachers. By accepting this role, in addition to his recent appointment as a Sustainable Development Goals Advocate by the United Nations, His Highness, Emir of Kano, has further deepened his commitment to the fight for a just society, and we are thrilled to have him on board.”

Stating his commitment, the Emir said, “he looks forward to working with 1 Million Teachers in its laudable efforts at providing access to highquality teacher education to underserved communities, especially in sub-saharan Africa. I am indeed excited about the project and its future impact on the education sector in Nigeria.”

1 Million Teachers (1MT) currently operating in 12 African countries, works with local and international partners to build a critical mass of dedicated educators who inspire and work with their colleagues to enhance students’ learning outcomes.