Ogun State rewards top 10 ‘OgunLearn’ platform users with tablets

The Ogun State Government is fostering digital learning by rewarding the top 10 users of its OgunLearn platform with tablets. This initiative underscores the state's commitment to technology-driven education and its reputation as Nigeria's education capital.

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Ogun State has always been known as the leader in education. We are the education capital of Nigeria, so it is not surprising that we continue to show leadership.

Professor Abayomi Arigbabu, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, presented the awards in Abeokuta. He highlighted that Ogun State continues to lead in educational innovation, with its digital initiatives now being adopted by other states. Arigbabu emphasized that data is crucial for advancing the education sector, enabling informed planning and decision-making regarding learners, teachers, facilities, and resources.

OgunLearn, described as an artificial intelligence-powered platform, is specifically designed to meet Nigerian educational needs. It is customized to the Nigerian curriculum and developed based on schemes of work created by local teachers. The platform's content reflects the learners' environment, culture, and experiences, making it more accessible and engaging for both students and teachers.

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People had their doubts when we introduced it, but today we are all witnesses that states across the country now see it as something they should adopt.

This program is part of a broader digital transformation agenda in Ogun State, which also includes the Digital Platform for Education Administration and Ogun Scholar. The state's robust database has streamlined the administration of educational interventions like bursaries and scholarships. It also aids in monitoring teacher deployment, retirement schedules, infrastructure needs, and student movement across schools.

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The only way to move the education sector forward is through data. We know our learners, our teachers, our facilities and our resources. That is what enables effective planning and decision-making.

Furthermore, OgunLearn aims to reduce teachers' workload by providing digital tools for teaching, assignments, and assessments, thereby minimizing the need for traditional handwritten lesson notes. The government is working towards fully digital classrooms to enhance teaching and learning experiences.

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The platform is customised to the Nigerian curriculum and based on schemes of work developed by our teachers. It reflects our learners’ environment, culture and experiences, making it easier for both students and teachers to embrace.