Global Teacher Prize finalist, Opeifa, equips classrooms with digital gadgets

A Global Teacher Prize finalist, Olasunkanmi Opeifa, has equipped classrooms in some secondary schools in FCT with digital gadgets to enhance effective teaching and learning.

Opeifa, a finalist for the prestigious Global Teacher Prize in 2020, said he has continued to make remarkable strides in education with the generous support of Global Teacher Prize winner Ranjitsinh Disale of India.

He said he has been equipping classrooms with digital gadgets such as projectors, interactive boards, projector screens, whiteboards, computers, internet devices and alternative power supply, to enhance effective teaching and learning experiences.

“Through this initiative, we are bridging the digital divide in schools. With the funds received from Ranjitsinh Disale, we have successfully provided educators with the necessary tools and resources to create engaging and interactive lessons.

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“This infusion of technology will empower teachers and also inspire students to embrace the endless possibilities of digital learning,” he said.

Also, Opeifa commissioned a digital classroom in Government Day Secondary School, Karu, on Tuesday, which was accompanied by the graduation of over 20 pupils who benefitted from another social intervention organised by him.

The lab was commissioned by the Director and Head of Department, Measurements and Evaluation FCT Secondary Education Board, Mrs Okhilua Maria.

Opeifa said the Phenomenon Literacy Project is an initiative he founded to address reading difficulties and support struggling learners.

According to him, his impactful endeavour is to continue to reshape education in Nigeria by  empowering both teachers and students and harnessing the power of digital technology and pioneering initiatives such as the Phenomenon Literacy Project.

“I am driving positive change within classrooms, ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive. This is my commitment to educational excellence and passion for transforming lives and setting a shining example for educators worldwide,” he said.