Taraba, EIDU partner to train 10,000 on digital skills – Daily Trust

The Taraba government has partnered with EIDU to deliver improved learning outcomes to over 10,000 children in two local government areas in the state, using an innovative, AI-powered digital learning platform.

The initiative commenced with the training of 500 teachers as master trainers and is designed to address the growing challenge of learning poverty among school-age children. 

Learning poverty, defined as the inability of a child to read and understand a simple English passage or solve basic mathematics problems by the age of 10, remains a critical issue across Nigeria.

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The state’s commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Augustina Godwin, who flagged off the first phase of the programme described the initiative as a strategic intervention aimed at modernising classroom delivery and improving learning outcomes.

“This programme will equip our teachers with the digital skills and tools required to transform classroom instruction and deliver better results for our children,” she said.

Under the initiative, the selected teachers will serve as master trainers, cascading their knowledge to other educators across the state and driving a broader transformation in teaching practices.

EIDU, which has a strong track record of improving learning outcomes in underserved communities, is deploying its AI-powered digital learning solution in participating schools.

The Permanent Member II of the State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. 

Zachariah John, described the programme as “a bold step toward repositioning basic education in Taraba for the demands of a digital age.”

Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Alhaji Idris A. Goje, noted that the rollout aligns with the education reform agenda of Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas, adding that the initiative reflects the governor’s commitment to providing life-changing education for children across the state.

“The success of this programme will depend on the commitment of our teachers. We expect them to embrace this opportunity and deliver excellence in their classrooms,” he said.

The Special Adviser on Education to the Governor, Samaila Dauda Agbu, emphasised the importance of investing in teachers as a pathway to improving student outcomes.

“Strengthening teacher capacity is central to our reform efforts. When teachers are empowered, students benefit directly,” he said.