Africa Missions Global and British Council Forge Strategic Partnership to Transform Teacher Training Across Africa
In a landmark move to revolutionise education across the continent, Africa Missions Global (AMG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the British Council, launching a major collaboration to expand and strengthen teacher training initiatives in Africa.
The agreement, formalised on October 2nd at the British Council’s office in Lagos, Nigeria, grants AMG access to the Council’s extensive library of free online training resources. In addition, the British Council will provide customised offline support to meet the specific needs of AMG’s education programmes.
The partnership is expected to significantly boost teacher development efforts in Nigeria, with a vision to scale its impact across the wider African continent.
By investing in teacher capacity and modern pedagogy, the initiative aims to improve the quality of classroom instruction and improve learning outcomes for students in underserved communities.
“This partnership with the British Council represents a major step in our commitment to improving education outcomes in Africa,” said Pastor Brown Oyitso, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of AMG. “By combining AMG’s community reach with the British Council’s expertise in education, we are better positioned to support teachers and strengthen classroom learning.”
Founded over 28 years ago, Africa Missions Global is a not-for-profit organisation that has implemented impactful educational and skills development programmes in more than 20 African countries. Its work aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 on Quality Education and SDG 17 on Global Partnerships.
The British Council, the UK’s leading organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, has been active in Nigeria since 1943. Globally, it operates in more than 100 countries, empowering educators and fostering inclusive learning environments for young people.
“At the British Council, we are committed to supporting teachers with the skills and resources they need to deliver high-quality learning outcomes,” said Donna McGowan, Country Director of the British Council in Nigeria. “Our collaboration with Africa Missions Global is centred on sharing open-access training resources and expertise to strengthen teacher capacity. We work with a wide range of partners globally, and our goal remains the same: to enhance education and create opportunities that are inclusive, sustainable, and impactful.”
A key outcome of the MoU is the launch of the AMG–British Council Digital Teacher Academy, a cutting-edge training initiative offering a three-tier certification – Foundational, Intermediate, and Advanced. The programme will cover modern teaching methods, assessment strategies, and school leadership skills.
Courses will be delivered via AMG’s digital learning platform, designed to be accessible even on low-bandwidth devices, ensuring inclusivity across remote and rural areas. The pilot phase of the Digital Teacher Academy is scheduled to begin in Q4 2025.
This strategic alliance marks a transformative step forward for education in Africa – one that places teachers at the heart of lasting change.