Six states have benefited from the Government of South Korea’s first phase of Education Project in Nigeria, getting modern digital learning infrastructure, teacher training, and locally developed educational content.
Implemented by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in partnership with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), the project targeted schools in Kano, Bauchi, Nasarawa, Ekiti, Cross River, and the Federal Capital Territory.
Speaking at the closing ceremony in Abuja on Monday, Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, said the event marked not just the end of a project but the celebration of a transformational journey that had redefined basic education in Nigeria through technology, innovative teaching, and inclusive learning.
She recalled that when the initiative began in 2021, Nigeria faced daunting realities of over 10.1 million out-of-school children, 70 per cent of enrolled pupils lacking foundational skills, and more than 60 per cent of public primary school teachers without basic digital literacy. She said these statistics were seen not just as challenges but as opportunities to bridge the digital divide and empower teachers and schools to drive lasting change.
She explained that in collaboration with KOICA and strategic partners, UBEC had achieved significant milestones, including the development of Nigeria’s first Smart Education Master Plan, training of over 300 teachers and school leaders, establishment of six world-class content development studios, and creation of nearly 4,000 digital learning resources in Mathematics and Science. Garba added that KOICA’s direct intervention in six model smart schools had indirectly impacted more than 8,000 learners across 21 states.
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