Start-Rite Schools, Abuja participated in the 43rd COBIS Annual Conference held from 10–12 May 2025 at Convene 155 Bishopsgate, London. With over 650 global delegates from 70 countries in attendance, this year’s conference, themed Passion with Purpose, explored how international education can be a force for global transformation.
Start-Rite Schools was represented by Mr. Daniel Chukwuemeka, International Partnerships Manager, who served as mentor, chaperone, and coach to Year 9 student Oluwadamilola Johnson Adesoro. Oluwadamilola was selected as one of just eight students worldwide to speak and participate in a high-level panel discussion at the prestigious event. His inspiring talk, titled Click, Courage, Change, focused on the role of students in driving ethical digital engagement and social transformation.
Throughout the three-day programme, participants explored urgent themes such as artificial intelligence, climate change, youth disengagement, and global citizenship. Oluwadamilola’s voice, alongside other student leaders from India, Romania, Venezuela, Croatia, Qatar, and Myanmar, highlighted the growing importance of student voice in international education.
COBIS 2025 was a powerful platform to showcase Start-Rite Schools’ ongoing commitment to student empowerment, global citizenship education, and leadership development. Mr. Chukwuemeka’s presence further reinforced the school’s dedication to nurturing excellence through mentorship and global partnerships.
As a school that believes students are not only the future but also active contributors to change today, Start-Rite continues to foster an environment where learners are challenged, heard, and prepared to lead with purpose.
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