Educationist and proprietress of Rising Child Academy, Oleanov Wilson, has highlighted the importance of nurturing children’s writing and communication skills from an early age, describing them as essential for unlocking creativity and building confidence.

Speaking at the Book Launch and Dinner Party of Season 6 of the Young Public Speaker (YPS) on Sunday, December 21, 2025, Wilson said the academy encourages children to develop the habit of writing as they grow, helping them express their thoughts and ideas in inspiring ways.

“Our goal is to help children explore what is inside them and put their ideas into writing for others to read and learn from. Writing allows children to express what they are thinking and brings out the best in them,” she said.

Wilson urged parents to take children’s writing development seriously, stressing that technology should be used positively to support learning.

“When a child is developing the habit of writing, encouragement is very important. With support from parents and teachers, every child can grow in this area,” she noted.

The event also showcased initiatives such as the Young Public Speakers competition, aimed at boosting confidence, improving public speaking skills, and strengthening writing ability. Five learners from Rising Child Academy launched their books at the event, and four of them were winners in the YPS competition.

Chief Executive Officer and Founder of the Learning Tree Foundation, Rosemary Osei Kuffour, emphasised the need for platforms that allow confident children to express themselves through writing and public speaking.

“Our aim is to bring children who are very confident but don’t have a platform to stand on. Whatever is in them, they should bring it out,” she said.

Describing children writing books as exceptional, Kuffour noted, “Every child is unique in their own way. Every child has a story, an untold story that is not out. It doesn’t pass through plagiarism; it is unique, and we need to let them say it.”

She encouraged parents, especially of young girls, to support self-expression. “I encourage every parent to just allow them. Let them speak. We will write it for them,” Kuffour added.

A parent of one of the young book writers praised the initiative, saying, “My child now enjoys writing and speaking in public. I have seen a big improvement in confidence and creativity since joining Rising Child Academy.”

The parent urged other families to take advantage of such platforms, noting that active parental involvement can make a significant difference in a child’s development.

The winners of the YPS competition included:

Sarah Nicole Wilson – winner for children aged 9 years and below

Lukman IBN Lukman Ibrahim – winner for children aged 10 years and above

Asmau Iddriss – first runner-up (9 years and below)

Sabir Ibrahim – second runner-up

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