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ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Ministry of Education has received information and communication technology (ICT) equipment donated by the Japanese Government through UNESCO’s International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa (IICBA) to strengthen teacher training across Nigeria.
The equipment, handed over on Tuesday, will support 15 teacher-training institutions located across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Said Ahmad, described the intervention as a significant contribution to improving teacher preparation and expanding access to quality education.
“This laudable initiative reflects a shared commitment to advancing educational opportunities and strengthening teacher preparation systems across the region,” she said.
The project, launched in March 2024, aims to enhance teacher training institutions and promote continuous, inclusive and quality education, especially for girls, in six West African countries.
The donated equipment includes 65 laptops, 71 tablets, five interactive smart boards, 14 projectors, 19 desktop computers, 15 printers and 15 backup hard drives.
Professor Ahmad said the resources would improve both pre-service and in-service teacher training by expanding access to digital learning materials and supporting innovative teaching methods.
“The resources will enhance both pre-service and in-service teacher training by improving access to digital learning content, promoting pedagogical innovation, and supporting more engaging, inclusive, and learner-centred teaching approaches,” she said.
She also revealed that beneficiaries will receive additional training on ICT-enabled learning, inclusive education, gender-responsive teaching, safe school guidelines and infrastructure security.
The minister commended UNESCO-IICBA, the Government of Japan and the African Union for supporting education development in Nigeria and urged institutions to utilise the equipment effectively.
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