Jigawa State has deployed what officials describe as a world-first Enterprise Artificial Intelligence (AI) suite across its public basic education system, in a move aimed at transforming learning outcomes in rural classrooms and strengthening data-driven governance in the education sector, Arewa PUNCH reports.
The initiative, implemented under the JigawaUNITE programme in partnership with NewGlobe, is expected to provide real-time instructional support for teachers, home-based catch-up lessons for pupils, and instant system-wide education data for policymakers.
Officials say the deployment places Jigawa among the earliest adopters of large-scale education AI systems designed specifically for public school administration in developing contexts.
Speaking on Thursday in Dutse while reflecting on outcomes from the Education World Forum held in London, the Chairman of the Jigawa State Universal Basic Education Board, Prof. Haruna Musa, described the technology as a breakthrough that could redefine classroom performance across the state.
“What really excited me is the use of AI in our schools for teachers. I have seen what it can do. It is going to address the issues that have been disturbing us — all those nagging challenges,” he said.
