FG distributes ICT equipment to 15 colleges of education

Education

ABUJA, Nigeria (NPA) — The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening teacher education, advancing digital learning and expanding access to quality education through the distribution of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment and instructional materials to 15 Colleges of Education across the country.

The initiative is being implemented in partnership with the Government of Japan, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa (UNESCO-IICBA), and the African Union.

According to a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Education on Tuesday, the intervention forms part of a regional project being implemented in six African countries to promote continuous, inclusive and safe access to quality education for girls.

Speaking at the event in Abuja, the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, said the programme aligns with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda and national priorities in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), digital transformation and the reduction of out-of-school children.

She emphasised the critical role of teachers in driving education reforms and improving learning outcomes.

The minister disclosed that the equipment distributed to the beneficiary institutions includes laptops, tablets, desktop computers, smart boards, projectors, printers and storage systems designed to strengthen digital teaching and learning.

According to her, the intervention will also include capacity-building programmes to support ICT integration, inclusive teaching methods and school safety initiatives.

Representatives of UNESCO-IICBA, the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) and the Embassy of Japan commended Nigeria’s efforts in advancing teacher development and girls’ education.

They also pledged continued support for initiatives aimed at improving learning environments and expanding access to quality education across the country.

The ministry urged the beneficiary institutions to ensure the effective utilisation and maintenance of the equipment to enhance teacher training and improve educational outcomes nationwide.

The Federal Government said the intervention reflects its broader commitment to leveraging technology to strengthen education delivery and prepare learners for the demands of a rapidly evolving digital economy.