FG distributes ICT equipment to 15 colleges of education

The Nigerian Federal Government has officially handed over Information and Communication Technology equipment to 15 Federal and State Colleges of Education across the country. This initiative aims to bolster teacher training, foster digital literacy, and enhance access to quality education.

The handover ceremony in Abuja saw the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Ahmad, highlighting the intervention as a significant contribution to the education sector. She commended the support from the Government of Japan and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa (UNESCO-IICBA) for the project, 'Capacity-building of Teachers to Promote Continuous and Inclusive Access to Safe and Quality Education for Girls in West Africa.' This project, launched in March 2024, spans six countries including Nigeria.

Professor Ahmad emphasized that the project aligns with the Federal Ministry of Education's "Renewed Hope Agenda," focusing on equity, quality, digital transformation, and inclusive education. She stated, "Teachers remain the backbone of every education system. No education reform can succeed without well-trained, motivated, and digitally empowered teachers." The ICT resources are expected to enrich teacher training by improving access to digital learning content and innovative teaching methods.

The 15 beneficiary institutions received a range of equipment, including 65 laptop computers, 71 tablets, interactive smart boards, projectors, and printers. The event also touched upon school safety and infrastructure security as essential components for achieving quality education, particularly for girls and vulnerable learners.

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Teachers remain the backbone of every education system. No education reform can succeed without well-trained, motivated, and digitally empowered teachers.