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Who We Are
Let There Be Teachers (LTBT) is a social impact organization established to restore the dignity of the teaching profession and redefine the value of educators in national development. We are a coalition of education leaders and advocates governed by a Board of Trustees, working alongside a dedicated Executive Secretariat to ensure our impact reaches from national policy levels down to local classrooms
We are a social impact organization dedicated to advancing policies and partnerships that make teaching fulfilling, sustainable, and respected. We are not just celebrating educators; we are building a global movement to reaffirm their worth and transform the future of education
Our Core Values: (WE RISE) We are guided by the RISE philosophy
Respect
We uphold teaching as a noble profession deserving of honour and social recognition.
Integrity
We act with honesty, transparency, and accountability in all our engagements.
Service
We believe in collective effort and service to humanity through building intentional partnerships that multiply impact
Excellence
We pursue the highest standards in advocacy, research, and implementation
Sustainability, Innovation, and Professional Excellence.
We advance policies and programs that make teaching a sustainable, fulfilling, and respected profession. By driving innovative digital transformation and research-informed advocacy, we empower educators to master their craft and transform the future of nations.
Leading through innovation.
We drive global advocacy through digital transformation and research-informed reforms to reaffirm the worth of educators and build nations.
Our Legacy & Foundations
A Mandate for Change: Respect, Reward, and Recognition.
We advance the honor and well-being of teachers through impactful advocacy and strategic partnerships. We ensure teacher welfare through institutional reform while upholding the noble dignity of the teaching profession.We collaborate across sectors to build a sustainable ecosystem that values its educators. We empower teachers with modern skills and inspire them with a renewed sense of purpose to shape the future of nations
Our value
Dignity is our tradition.
We advance the honor, professional growth, and well-being of teachers through impactful advocacy and strategic partnerships
Vision
To drive a global advocacy movement where teachers are valued, empowered, and inspired to transform lives and shape the future of nations
Mission
To advance the honor, professional growth, and well-being of teachers through impactful advocacy, innovative programs, and strategic partnerships that promote excellence in education.
Values
To uphold teaching as a noble profession through integrity, collective service, and excellence to drive impactful education reforms globally
Founder Spotlight
Visionary Leadership through Advocacy, Innovation, and Reform.
Oluwaseyi (Seyi) Anifowose is a renowned Nigerian educator, advocate, and Guinness World Record holder. As the Convener of the “Let There Be Teachers” (LTBT) initiative and Director of Partnerships at 1 Million Teachers (1MT), he has dedicated his career to restoring the dignity of the teaching profession and positioning educators as the cornerstone of national development.
His leadership reached a historic peak on September 20, 2025, when he successfully organized the largest gathering of teachers in history at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, officially entering the Guinness World Records. This feat served as a global statement that “Teachers Matter,” attracting the attention of policymakers and international agencies alike.
Building on this momentum, Seyi is currently spearheading the “National HOPE Attempt,” a federally endorsed 2026 conference aimed at gathering 200,000 teachers across all 36 states and the FCT. Through strategic partnerships with the Federal Ministry of Education, he continues to bridge the gap between classroom excellence and systemic policy reform, ensuring every Nigerian teacher is honored, rewarded, and empowered.
Oluwaseyi Anifowose
Leadership
Awesome people behind us.
A coalition of respected education leaders and social impact advocates.
Anifowose Oluwaseyi
Founder
Sogebra (Sola Amudipe)
Co-Founder
Miracle Egbude
Chief Operating Officer
Our Commitment
Building the Future of Education.
At Let There Be Teachers, we are not merely celebrating educators; we are building a global movement to reaffirm their worth. We empower their purpose and transform the future of education by making the teaching profession our enduring missio
