IHS Nigeria Limited has taken its digital literacy training and school connectivity programme to Abia State, South-East, Nigeria, as part of efforts to deepen digital literacy and internet-based education and skills in all the States of the Federation.
The Digital Literacy training, which kicked off in Osun State, is an IHS Nigeria initiative, held in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) under its School Connectivity programme and is supported by the Abia State Government. The event, which took place last Wednesday, trained 100 heads of Schools and teachers drawn from 50 Public Schools in the State, in addition to the distribution of 50 Internet Routers Titilope Oguntuga, Director, Sustainability, IHS Nigeria, said, “We believe that access to connectivity should unlock opportunities for education, empowerment, and growth in the communities where we operate.
This initiative reflects our commitment to creating meaningful social impact by bridging the digital divide and supporting education at the grassroots level. In today’s world, digital literacy is not a luxury; it is a necessity. By providing access to these tools, we are helping students acquire skills that will empower them to participate actively in tomorrow’s economy.”
Kazeem Olaonipekun, the Facilitator of the digital training programme, said that the one-day workshop was held in Abia State to digitally equip Schools as part of efforts to develop the quality of education and facilitate easy teaching and learning among the pupils and students in the State. He said that when teachers are trained digitally, they would in turn share their knowledge with their pupils and students, thereby spreading the intended messages across the State and the nation at large.
Kazeem said that the advantages and essence of digital literacy Education include equipping students and teachers for a technology-driven world, enhancing classroom teaching and impacts, empowering critical thinking and problem-solving, as well as supporting responsible digital citizenship. Olaonipekun stated that the internet is used to access the whole world, adding that it enhances classroom teaching and learning.
“As teachers, let your students know that there is negativity in the digital world. Information you give out is by the use of space. There is nothing you want to teach that is not in the digital space. As teachers, you should equip your students in such a way that they can compete with their peers globally”, Kazeem advised.
He noted that technical skills for educators in digital space include operating computers and mobile phones, navigating file systems, using standard software and apps and managing online classrooms. He also pointed out the ethical use of the digital space, including online privacy and data protection, cyberbullying, respect for copyright and intellectual property and promoting a positive digital footprint. While stating the benefits of digital literacy, Olaonipekun noted that digital literacy would prepare learners for future careers and encourage student creativity and collaboration.
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