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Nigeria Trains 11,700 Teachers in AI
1 Aug
Summary
- 11,700 teachers in Federal Unity Colleges will receive AI training.
- The program aims to enhance digital skills for better lesson delivery.
- This initiative supports President Tinubu's digital transformation agenda.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has initiated a large-scale Artificial Intelligence Teacher Capacity Development Programme, with plans to train 11,700 teachers in Federal Unity Colleges. This nationwide rollout follows a successful pilot phase and aims to enhance digital competencies among educators, thereby improving lesson delivery and student learning outcomes.
The program is a joint effort between the Federal Ministry of Education and ICEDT Consult Limited. Officials emphasized that this initiative represents a strategic investment in teacher development and is crucial for accelerating digital transformation in the nation's education sector, supporting President Bola Tinubu's agenda.
Implementation will involve a zonal strategy to ensure effective coordination and quality assurance. The ministry has directed supervisors to ensure strict compliance with program guidelines. This expansion seeks to build a technology-driven education system prepared for 21st-century demands.
