An education consultant, Dolapo Fatoki has predicted that the next two decades would be filled with uncertainty and rapid transformation globally.

Fatoki, who is also the head of School at Peaceville International Academy, was the guest speaker at the recent meeting of Rotary club of Ikeja, the foremost club in Rotary International District 9111, which took place at Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja.

Speaking on the theme, “Preparing children for a changing world”, a lecture which was part of series of activities marking Rotary International’s Basic Education and Literacy Month, Fatoki said, “The world our children will inherit in the next 20 years will be marked by uncertainty and rapid transformation. Advances in technology, automation, and innovation are reshaping industries at breathtaking speed. Globalization, climate change, and shifting social dynamics are redefining the nature of work and the values societies hold dear.

“Many jobs we know today will disappear, while others we cannot yet imagine will emerge. Against this backdrop, the responsibility before parents, educators, and society is clear: to prepare today’s children not merely for examinations, but for a future of constant change.

“While we cannot predict the exact jobs of tomorrow, we can equip children with timeless and transferable skills. Critical thinking will allow them to analyze, question assumptions, and solve problems. Creativity and innovation will help them generate new ideas and adapt to unforeseen challenges. Collaboration will be vital, enabling them to work effectively across cultures and disciplines in a connected world.”

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– https://crystal.com.ng/preparing-children-for-a-changing-world-not-the-sole-duty-of-schools-says-educationist/
– https://charlesokogene.com/2025/09/29/preparing-children-for-a-changing-world-not-the-sole-duty-of-schools-says-educationist/