AI Training for Teachers – The Trumpet Newspaper Nigeria

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening digital education by launching a nationwide Artificial Intelligence (AI) Teacher Capacity Development Programme for teachers in Federal Unity Colleges.

The development was contained in a statement issued by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade.

The initiative, which is being implemented by the Federal Ministry of Education through its Education Support Services Department in partnership with ICEDT Consult Limited, follows the successful completion of a pilot phase in six Federal Unity Colleges across the country’s six geopolitical zones.

Designed to equip teachers with future-ready digital skills, the programme aims to improve digital competencies, enhance lesson planning and classroom instruction, and promote the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence in teaching and learning.

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Speaking at the signing of the Terms of Reference in Abuja, the Director of Education Support Services, Mr. Gabriel O. Amudipe, described the initiative as a strategic investment in teacher professionalism and the future of Nigeria’s education sector.

He called on stakeholders to uphold high implementation standards while ensuring effective monitoring and quality assurance throughout the nationwide rollout.

According to the Ministry, the programme is expected to benefit approximately 11,700 teachers across Federal Unity Colleges, with the goal of improving learning outcomes and preparing students with the digital skills required to thrive in the 21st-century economy.

The Federal Ministry of Education reiterated its commitment to collaborating with strategic partners to modernise the nation’s education system and deliver inclusive, technology-driven, and globally competitive education in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda.