Walking with Mrs. Adun Akinyemiju.

 What is your name?
ADUN AKINYEMIJU (MRS.)

What is your position/work? What do you do?

I am the Proprietor of Dansol Nursery, Primary & High Schools in Lagos State, and also the Director of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) West Africa Anglophone, with our office in Lagos, Nigeria.

What is your relationship to Sheila?
I met with Sheila when she started to volunteer for ACSI in the Northern region of Nigeria. She has facilitated several ACSI trainings in various parts of Nigeria, and she works with the ACSI office in building a framework for Christian Education in West Africa. She is always willing to help us with our conferences, and she also organizes seminars to help our readers understand Biblical Integration.


Why are you passionate about Christian Education?
I am passionate about Christian Education because I believe it is the key to fulfilling the Great Commission given to mankind to raise disciples of nations. Discipleship, I believe, should begin with children in our schools as they are the ones who will go to Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and the uttermost parts of the earth. They will take over as salt and light to replace the corrupt Politicians and government officials who are currently in power.




What is the biggest challenge you see in the education system in Nigeria? Why?
It is the lack of political will to treat education as an essential ingredient for transforming the nation. Currently, the quality of teachers nationwide is poor; the curriculum is weak, and facilities are in shambles. This is as a result of corruption in the system.

What is your dream for education in Nigeria?
My desire is for us to have school buildings with facilities for reading, well-trained and motivated teaching well-trained and motivated teachers who will work with a curriculum that will produce nation-builders and leaders.

What will it take to bring about transformation?
Money voted for education should actually be spent on education and not siphoned to private pockets. Christian schools, through churches and individuals, work together in unity to raise a new generation that will be tall and higher in all facets of the nation.
What do you see as YOUR role in bringing about that transformation?
As the sub-regional Director of an Association that is seeking to become a strong voice in Christian Education, I am in a position to liaise with relevant stakeholders in Education to join hands with ACSI in restoring the lost glory of Education in Nigeria, and influencing the much needed change. Every child that graduates from our schools should an Ambassador of God and shine as light in homes, politics, media, education and other endeavours.

What have you learned while interacting and “walking with” Sheila?
I have learnt that simplicity and humility are key to passing the message of Christian Education across to people. I have also gained from her the spirit of cooperation and breaking barriers in fulfilling one’s vision.

How can I pray specifically for you in your work/ministry?
Please pray that stakeholders in education understand the essence of Christian Education. This includes church leaders and Christian individuals who are running “Christian Schools” without the key element of Christian education.