The Office of the Technical Adviser on ICT and Digital Economy in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, has trained over 4,000 secondary school teachers on educational digital transformation.
The event took place at the NYSC Orientation Camp and Dutse Model International School, training over 4,000 secondary school teachers between August 20 to August 27, 2024.
The initiative, inaugurated by the Governor of Jigawa State, targeted Education Management Information System (EMIS) officers from 288 secondary schools in Jigawa, as well as staff from ten zonal education offices and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology.
Inaugurating the initiative, Governor Malam Umar Namadi, highlighted the significant milestones achieved under the JIGAWA COMPETE Initiative in the state’s educational digital transformation.
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Governor Namadi emphasized the successful design and implementation of a comprehensive Educational Management Information System (EMIS) software.
Over 4,000 secondary school teachers have already enrolled and downloaded the Jigawa EMIS Application from the Google Play Store and web platforms, enabling real-time data collection and management.
The Governor also acknowledged support from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in providing internet services, ensuring free online access for users of the EMIS software.
Additionally, the state has recruited and trained EMIS officers for each secondary school to serve as master trainers, facilitating the initiative’s statewide implementation.
Governor Namadi announced the provision of fifty National Identity Management Enrolment devices to enroll all Senior Secondary School students into the National Identity Management Database, issuing them National Identification Numbers (NIN).
This initiative aimed at tracking out-of-school children, combat learning poverty, monitor student progress, and address educational disparities.
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