FG Lauds International Community for Contributions in Education, Technology
FG Lauds International Community for Contributions in Education, Technology
Kuni Tyessi in Abuja
The Federal Government has commended the International Community for Education Technology (ICEDT) for its landmark contributions to the development of Nigeria’s educational system.
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who underscored the crucial role of technology in shaping the nation’s future in education, stated this as the ministry officially flagged off the pilot phase of the ‘Teachers on Artificial Intelligence (AI)’ training programme.
Speaking Tuesday in Abuja at the opening ceremony of government’s initiative and significant milestone in the drive to align teaching and learning with the demands of the 21st-century digital economy, Alausa said the contributions, which are aimed at equipping educators with the knowledge and skills to integrate AI-powered solutions into the Nigerian education system, can never be over emphasised.
Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Abel Enitan, Alausa noted that teachers of Federal Unity Colleges who are the first beneficiaries occupy a special and strategic place in the national education landscape, thereby representing standards of quality, equity and innovation.
He said: “I encourage all participants to actively engage in the training because the pilot phase is expected to generate reports that would guide the scaling up of the programme to all six geopolitical zones.
“The initiative is an open door to nationwide technological advancement in education and I call on teachers to make the most of the opportunity and emerge as champions who would extend the knowledge of AI in education to their peers.”
In her remarks, the Director of Education Support Services, Mrs. Larai Nana Ahmed, represented by the Deputy Director, School Support Division, Mrs. Ogbuke Njideka Dorothy, reiterated the ministry’s commitment to integrating digital technology into the education sector.
She explained that the programme aligns with the National EdTech Strategy and the broader vision of the Federal Government to prepare learners for the realities of a digital economy.
According to her, teachers are at the heart of this transformation, hence the decision to commence the training with Federal Unity Colleges, which serve as the flagship of secondary education in Nigeria.
Delivering a goodwill message, the Head of Strategic Partnership and Learning Scientist at ICEDT, Dr. Abdurrahman Orasanye, described the initiative as a significant milestone in the collective journey towards transforming education through innovation.
He reaffirmed ICEDT’s commitment to supporting the Federal Ministry of Education and other stakeholders in equipping Nigerian teachers with the competencies required to thrive in a digitally driven world.
Kuni Tyessi in Abuja The Federal Government has commended the International Community for Education Technology (ICEDT) for its landmark contributions to the development of Nigeria’s educational system. The Minister of
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