Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, has declared that Nigeria is making a decisive leap into digital education as part of sweeping reforms aimed at modernising the country\u2019s learning environment and preparing young Nigerians for global competitiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEducation is changing across the world, and Nigeria must not be left behind. From Artificial Intelligence (AI) to digital literacy, we are embedding technology into every aspect of learning. This is the big leap we must take if we want to build an education system that is modern, inclusive, and globally competitive,\u201d Alausa said at a media parley in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to him, the federal government has already started deploying new tools to drive this transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe ministry has begun rolling out solar-powered infrastructure in schools to ensure reliable electricity, while teachers are being equipped with tablets and trained in digital skills. Local technology firms are also being engaged to develop AI-driven learning platforms, e-libraries, and interactive tools to support the reforms,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThese innovations will make classrooms smarter, learning more engaging, and teachers more effective. Beyond improving outcomes, they will prepare Nigerian students for a digital economy that rewards creativity, problem-solving, and global collaboration,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nOn flagship programmes, the minister pointed to the launch of the Blueprint ICT Development (Blueprint-ICT-Dev) Project, a \u20ac38 million programme funded by the French Development Agency (AFD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis project will drive digital transformation in 10 Nigerian universities, including the University of Calabar; University of Nigeria, Nsukka; University of Ibadan; Federal University of Technology, Minna; and University of Maiduguri,\u201d Alausa noted.<\/p>\nLorem Ipsum<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
A new consolidated system would soon be rolled out.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt is designed to strengthen institutional ICT infrastructure, enable hybrid and cross-border learning, improve education data systems for evidence-based policymaking, promote technical and vocational education through digital tools, and expand digital education in underserved communities,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On tertiary institutions, he disclosed new capital investments supported by TETFund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are committing N70 billion to upgrade 18 medical schools and another N40 billion to build six state-of-the-art simulation laboratories for medical training institutions,\u201d the minister announced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also revealed details of the government\u2019s new AI capacity-building programme for teachers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAnother major reform is the federal government\u2019s artificial intelligence training programme aimed at equipping 6,000 senior secondary school teachers across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. This effort is backed by the creation of an AI in Education Task Force, responsible for embedding AI into teaching and ensuring schools adapt to the technological future,\u201d Alausa explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On education data reforms, he disclosed that a new consolidated system would soon be rolled out.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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