UNESCO, Japan support teacher training with ICT equipment for 15 Nigerian colleges

Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Education will receive ICT equipment and materials for 15 Federal and State Colleges of Education on June 2, 2026, as part of a Japan-funded UNESCO project. The initiative, titled ‘The Project for Capacity-building of Teachers to Promote Continuous and Inclusive Access to Safe and Quality Education for Girls in West Africa,’ is funded by Japan through UNESCO-IICBA. The project aims to strengthen teacher capacity, improve learning outcomes, and expand inclusive education, particularly for girls, across six West African nations. The handover ceremony in Abuja will include 65 laptops, 71 tablets, interactive smart boards, projectors, and printers for institutions like Federal College of Education, Kontagora, and Enugu State College of Education (Technical). The equipment supports digital teaching methods and institutional capacity-building, addressing challenges such as learning poverty and teacher shortages. The project, implemented with the African Union’s CIEFFA and ESTI teams, targets teacher educators, school inspectors, and primary/secondary teachers nationwide. It focuses on gender-responsive and conflict-sensitive pedagogies to improve school retention and learning outcomes for female students in underserved regions. Key goals include increasing qualified teachers, fostering safer learning environments, and accelerating progress toward Sustainable Development Goal 4 (quality education). The initiative underscores Nigeria’s commitment to leveraging technology and partnerships for systemic education reform.