The Federal Government has stepped up efforts to improve teacher education and digital learning with the distribution of ICT equipment and instructional materials to 15 Colleges of Education across the country. The initiative is being implemented in partnership with the Government of Japan, the UNESCO International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa (UNESCO-IICBA), and the African Union.
The support package includes laptops, tablets, desktop computers, interactive smart boards, projectors, printers, and backup storage devices. The programme is designed to strengthen teacher training, improve digital literacy among educators, and expand access to quality education, especially for girls and other vulnerable groups.
Speaking at the handover ceremony in Abuja, the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Said Ahmad, described the intervention as a major investment in Nigeria’s education future. She said the equipment would help modernise classroom instruction, support digital learning, and encourage more inclusive teaching methods that respond to the needs of today’s learners.
According to the minister, the initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s broader education agenda, including the promotion of TVET, STEMM education, girl-child education, quality assurance, and efforts to reduce the number of out-of-school children. She added that participating institutions would also benefit from training focused on school safety and inclusive teaching practices.
The Director of Colleges of Education at the Federal Ministry of Education, Dr. U.C. Uba, said the programme was introduced in 2024 after extensive consultations and needs assessments identified critical gaps in teacher development. NCCE Executive Secretary, Dr. Angela Ladi Adela Jiya, also described the intervention as more than just the distribution of equipment, noting that it represents a long-term investment in the quality of teachers and the future of education in Nigeria.
Other stakeholders commended the partnership and its potential impact. The Provost of the Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba, Dr. James Azuka Olisa, pledged that beneficiary institutions would make proper use of the facilities and ensure their maintenance. Representatives of UNESCO and the Japanese Embassy also reaffirmed their commitment to supporting education reforms, expressing confidence that the initiative would strengthen teacher preparation, improve learning outcomes, and help build a more innovative and inclusive education system.
Elijah Adeyemi
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