FG, UNESCO, Japan Launch Digital Teacher Training for 2,000 Educators

Katsinatimes 

The Federal Government has launched a three-day master training workshop aimed at enhancing teachers' professional development through mobile-based learning, with a target of reaching at least 2,000 teachers and school leaders across Nigeria.

The programme, organised by the Federal Ministry of Education in partnership with the Government of Japan, UNESCO-International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa (UNESCO-IICBA), the Pan-African University (PAU) and Castalia Co. Ltd. under the Pan-African Virtual and Electronic University (PAVEU) Initiative, is designed to equip master trainers with digital skills to improve access to continuous professional development.

Speaking at the opening of the workshop, the Director of Colleges of Education, Dr. Uchenna Uba, who represented the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Sa'id Ahmad, described the initiative as a significant step towards improving teacher quality, promoting digital innovation and enhancing learning outcomes under the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI).

According to him, participants will receive training in digital literacy, the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education, gender-responsive pedagogy, mental health, learner-centred teaching methods and the use of the GOKU Mobile Learning Platform.

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The ministry said the initiative places particular emphasis on empowering female school leaders while expanding access to quality professional development for teachers nationwide.

It added that the Government of Japan is investing about US$1 million in the programme, while project partners donated 40 tablets and two edge computing devices to support implementation across the country.

The Federal Ministry of Education reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging technology and strategic partnerships to promote inclusive, equitable and quality education for all Nigerian children.