The Federal Government through the Ministry of Education has commenced a three-day Master Training Programme in Abuja aimed at strengthening teacher professional development through mobile learning technologies.
The programme which runs from 21 to 23 July 2026, is being implemented in collaboration with the UNESCO International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa and the Pan African University under the Pan-African Virtual and Electronic University Initiative.
Themed “Empowering Female Teachers and School Leaders through Integrating Mobile-based Learning in the PAVEU Initiative,” the training is funded by the Government of Japan.
According to the ministry, the initiative targets five African countries including Algeria, Cameroon, Kenya, Nigeria and South Sudan.
It seeks to expand access to quality continuous professional development for educators, with particular focus on female teachers and school leaders.
The Federal Ministry of Education said the programme leverages mobile technology to overcome barriers such as time constraints, geographical limitations and inadequate infrastructure.
It noted that the platform is designed to be low-data and offline-friendly, enabling teachers to access quality learning resources anytime and anywhere.
“Funded by the Government of Japan, the UNESCO-IICBA initiative targets five African countries Algeria, Cameroon, Kenya, Nigeria and South Sudan and seeks to expand access to quality continuous professional development, particularly for female teachers and school leaders, through flexible and technology-driven learning.
“The initiative leverages mobile technology to overcome barriers such as time constraints, geographical limitations and inadequate infrastructure, enabling educators to access quality learning resources anytime and anywhere through a low-data, offline-friendly platform,” the statement said.
In a statement signed by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, the ministry reaffirmed its commitment to improving teacher quality through digital innovation.
The ministry added that accessible professional development is essential to strengthening learning outcomes and building a resilient, inclusive and future-ready education system.
(The Whistler)
