The Digest:
The Federal Government has announced a plan to replace all chalkboards with smart boards in Nigerian schools by 2027, as part of a broader push to digitize the education sector. According to Instablog9ja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, revealed the initiative, which includes a fully digitalized annual school census from 2026 and the distribution of thousands of tablets to students, aiming to create a more interactive and engaging learning environment.
Key Points:
- The Federal Government will phase out chalkboards for smart boards by 2027.
- Education Minister Olatunji Alausa announced the plan at a ministerial roundtable.
- The annual school census will be fully digitalized starting in 2026.
- Over 60,000 tablets have been distributed to students in three pilot states.
- The move aims to enable interactive, technology-driven lessons for students.
- The initiative also seeks to address high dropout rates through better data tracking.
- The announcement sparked mixed public reactions, ranging from support to deep skepticism.
Sources: Guardian
