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Photo Caption: Chairman of OYOSUBEB, Dr. Adeniran (5th right, front row), flanked by the team leads from EIDU: Mr. Ignatius Attah (left) and Mr. Silas Armandos (4th right), along with others after the sensitization training.
The Oyo State government has reiterated its commitment, in collaboration with all stakeholders in the basic education sub-sector, to achieving 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 sensitization training for staff members conducted 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, with Oyo and Katsina as its pilot states.
Speaking during the sensitization, Dr. Adeniran stressed that the program 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 math in basic schools.
The Chairman emphasized that Oyo State basic education learners are digitally inclined, adding that the introduction of the EIDU Digital Learning Program 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,” said Adeniran.
He noted that the program, which kicked off on September 5, 2024, is structured to build e-learning and digital capacity in the state’s basic education sub-sector.
Recall that EIDU trained 25 staff members of the board, attended by selected head teachers, class teachers, and quality assurance officers from Ona-ara, Iseyin, Ogbomoso South, and Ibadan South West.
The training aimed to equip them with the necessary digital skills in preparation for the new session.
Applauding EIDU, he stated, “This intervention program will ensure we improve the way we teach our pupils.”
The Team Lead for Operations at EIDU, Mr. Silas Armandos, said the program will provide learners and teachers with access to curriculum-aligned content, adding that each learner will receive immediate feedback on their learning.
He revealed that the trained participants returned to their classrooms with Android phones and relevant teaching materials for the implementation of the EIDU Digital Learning Program.
Armandos, a Kenyan, added that over 300,000 learners have been registered on the EIDU platform.
He said, “The global learning crisis needs to be addressed through a platform like EIDU, where content aligns with the curriculum of each country.”
Also speaking, the Team Lead for Government Relations at EIDU, Mr. Ignatius Attah, stated that the literacy program will transform 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 of OYOSUBEB, Mrs. Olaide Ladipo, along with directors, education secretaries, and quality assurance officers.
