UBEC UNVEILS PLANS TO ROLL OUT NATIONWIDE SMART EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY.
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has unveiled plans to deploy a comprehensive technology to transform basic education delivery in Nigeria.
UBEC's Executive Secretary, Aisha Garba, announced this ahead of the 2025 International Conference on Smart Education and Digital Literacy, with the theme "Empowering African Smart Education Through Emerging Technologies,".
Garba explained that the conference aims to integrate technology into Nigeria's education system, noting that less than 50% of public primary schools in Nigeria currently have digital technology, hence the need to equip basic schools with necessary infrastructure.
The UBEC boss revealed that about 36+1 smart schools have been established in each state, equipped with high technology and skilled teachers.
She added that the commission is working with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) to deepen collaboration and build on progress, with plans for a second phase of the smart school initiative starting in 2026.
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