Teachers are changing their mindsets and behaviours towards students following the most recent conference for teachers.

Seventy-four teachers from secondary schools in Jalingo joined our one-day Teachers Conference in early May to discuss teaching as a profession and social righteousness issues.

Jos operations manager Pofi Josiah led the conference with its many interactive workshops. He challenged the teachers to take their profession seriously, to speak out for vulnerable students, and treat all students equally, rich or poor, male and female.

“At the end these teachers said they very much enjoyed our day together and begged Grace & Light to return every year,” Pofi said.

In feedback, one teacher said they now realised teaching is not just about knowledge from books. It is second parenting. Seeing where a child is struggling, seeking counselling for them and helping them develop as people.

Another teacher said they now understood that Christian teachers should see their work is beyond earning a salary to impacting the lives of young ones, including ensuring no corruption in their schools and exams.

Prayer Requests

Please pray for:

• One teacher who tested HIV positive and is now receiving antiretroviral drugs and counselling support
• Christian teachers in Jalingo remaining faithful to living and working according to gospel values
• Funding for three teacher conferences in 2026 – in Jalingo, Jos and Yola.