Oyo, EIDU target 2030 SDGs for education
The Oyo State government has reiterated its commitment, with collaboration from all stakeholders in the basic education sub-sector, to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals for Education.
The Executive Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, stated this during a sensitisation training for staff members by a Germany-based education firm, EIDU, held at the board’s conference room in Ibadan.
EIDU, a German word loosely translated as “Individual Education,” is introducing a digital literacy program to Nigeria, using Oyo and Katsina as its pilot states.
Speaking during the sensitisation, Adeniran stressed that the programme will contribute to the Oyo State government’s efforts to build a strong foundation for learners.
Adeniran revealed that the Oyo State government, through the board, has put plans in place to improve the expected standards for reading, writing, and maths in basic schools.
The Chairman stressed that Oyo State basic education learners are digitally inclined, adding that the introduction of the EIDU Digital Learning Programme to the state will enhance the board’s intent for its learners.
“By 2030, Oyo State will be well-positioned to develop strong digital learning, which will have a transformational impact on the state and the entire nation at large,” said Adeniran.
He said the programme, which kickstarted on September 5th, 2024, is structured to build e-learning and digital capacity in the state’s basic education sub-sector.
It would be recalled that EIDU trained 25 staff members of the board, attended by selected headteachers, class teachers, and Quality Assurance officers from Ona-Ara, Iseyin, Ogbomoso South, and Ibadan South West.
The training was aimed at equipping them with the necessary digital skills in preparation for the new session.
Lauding EIDU, he said, “This intervention program will ensure we improve the manner with which we teach our pupils.”
The Team Lead, Operations, EIDU, Mr. Silas Armandos, said the programme will give learners and teachers access to curriculum-aligned content, adding that each learner will receive immediate learning feedback.
He revealed that the trained participants went back to classes with Android phones and relevant teaching materials for the implementation of the EIDU Digital Learning Programme.
Armandos, a Kenyan, added that over 300,000 learners have been registered on the EIDU device.
His words: “The global learning crisis needs to be solved through a platform like EIDU, where content will be in line with the curriculum of each country.”
Also speaking, the Team Lead, Government Relations, EIDU, Mr Ignatius Attah, said the literacy programme will transform the course of education in Oyo State.
He added that it will build a strong foundation by providing increased learning outcomes in schools.
The training was attended by the Executive Secretary, OYOSUBEB, Mrs. Olaide Ladipo, as well as Directors, Education Secretaries, and Quality Assurance officers.
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