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

…initiative targets improved learning outcomes, girls’ education and digital teaching capacity

The Federal Government has concluded arrangements to hand over Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment and materials to 15 Federal and State Colleges of Education across Nigeria under a Japan-funded education support programme aimed at strengthening teacher capacity and improving learning outcomes.

The handover ceremony, scheduled for June 2, 2026, in Abuja, is part of “The Project for Capacity-building of Teachers to Promote Continuous and Inclusive Access to Safe and Quality Education for Girls in West Africa,” funded by the Government of Japan through the UNESCO International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa (UNESCO-IICBA).

According to the Federal Ministry of Education, the intervention represents a strategic investment in Nigeria’s education system. It underscores the commitment of development partners to enhancing teacher quality, promoting innovative teaching methods, and expanding inclusive learning opportunities, particularly for girls.

The project seeks to address key educational challenges facing countries in West Africa, including low educational attainment, high rates of out-of-school children, learning poverty, gender inequality, and the shortage of qualified teachers.