From Okey Sampson, Umuahia
Over 100 Abia school teachers have been trained by IHS Nigeria limited in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) under its School Connectivity programme.
The programme, supported by the Abia State Government, saw to the training of 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 on the occasion the training was part of efforts to deepen digital literacy and internet-based education and skills in all the States of the Federation.
Oguntuga added that IHS Nigeria Limited has taken its digital literacy training and school connectivity program to Abia State, South-East, Nigeria.
“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.
“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 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.
Olaonipekun said when teachers are trained digitally, they would in turn impact the knowledge to their pupils and students, thereby spreading the intended messages across the State and the Nation at large.
He said 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.
Abia State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Goodluck Ubochi, expressed gratitude to the organisers for their intervention in the education ecosystem nationwide.
He noted that the training would strengthen the standard of teaching at the Basic and Secondary Schools’ level as the participants are expected to share the knowledge and skills gained down to the ladder of education, science and technology in the State.
“The business of education is essential that any society that desires growth and transformation cannot do without vigorous training that will be of benefit to the system.
“As a result, any organisation or establishment that aspires to progress in the community, Government policies in the education sector cannot succeed without the unflinching support and co-operation of critical stakeholders in the Education sector, which include UNICEF”, said Ubochi.
He expressed optimism that Head Teachers and Principals present at training would take whatever they have garnered back to their schools and impact the same on their students.
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