The Federal Government of Nigeria has commenced a three-day training workshop to strengthen teacher professional development through mobile-based learning.
The programme is expected to reach at least 2,000 teachers and school leaders nationwide, while placing special emphasis on empowering female educators.
The workshop is organised by the Federal Ministry of Education in partnership with the Government of Japan, UNESCO-IICBA, the Pan-African University (PAU) and Castalia Co. Ltd. under the Pan-African Virtual and Electronic University (PAVEU) Initiative.
Its aim is to equip master trainers with digital skills to improve access to continuous professional development.
Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, who was represented by the Director of Colleges of Education, Dr. Uchenna Uba, described the initiative as a major milestone in advancing teacher quality, digital innovation and improved learning outcomes under the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI).
Ahmad revealed that participants would receive training in digital literacy, Artificial Intelligence in Education, gender-responsive pedagogy, mental health, learner-centred teaching and the GOKU Mobile Learning Platform.
According to him, “Japan is investing approximately US$1 million in the initiative, while partners presented 40 tablets and two edge computing devices to support nationwide implementation.”
The ministry reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging technology and strategic partnerships to deliver inclusive, equitable and quality education for every Nigerian child.
