Nigeria Government has commenced a three-day Master Training Workshop to strengthen teacher professional development through mobile-based learning, with the programme expected to reach at least 2,000 teachers and school leaders nationwide, while placing special emphasis on empowering female educators.
Organised by the Federal Ministry of Education in partnership with the Government of Japan, UNESCO-IICBA, the Pan-African University (PAU) and Castalia Co. Ltd. under the Pan-African Virtual and Electronic University (PAVEU) Initiative, the workshop equips master trainers with digital skills to improve access to continuous professional development.
Representing the Honourable Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, the Director of Colleges of Education, Dr. Uchenna Uba, described the initiative as a major milestone in advancing teacher quality, digital innovation and improved learning outcomes under the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI).
Participants will receive training in digital literacy, Artificial Intelligence in Education, gender-responsive pedagogy, mental health, learner-centred teaching and the GOKU Mobile Learning Platform.
A statement bybthe Ministry’s Director, Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, said Japan is investing approximately US$1 million in the initiative, while partners presented 40 tablets and two edge computing devices to support nationwide implementation.
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging technology and strategic partnerships to deliver inclusive, equitable and quality education for every Nigerian child.
