The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into curriculum delivery as part of ongoing reforms in the education sector. The Ministry reiterated its commitment to providing inclusive, future-ready education for all Nigerians.
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In line with these reforms, the Ministry also revealed Nigeria’s target of integrating 10 million out-of-school children into the education system by 2027. This is part of key federal initiatives such as the Hope for Quality Basic Education Programme (Hope-Ed), supported by the World Bank and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), and the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI).
Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, made these announcements during the International Conference on Smart Education (ICSE) 2025, held at the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Digital Resource Centre in Abuja.
The high-level event was attended by delegates from several African countries, including Benin, Cameroon, Guinea (Conakry), Congo, Ivory Coast, Kenya, São Tomé, Sierra Leone, Togo, and others.
The conference commenced with a strong reaffirmation of Nigeria’s commitment to leveraging digital technology to transform basic education across the nation.
Organised by UBEC in collaboration with the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the event brought together policymakers, development partners, school administrators, teachers, and digital education experts from across Nigeria and beyond.
In his remarks, Dr. Alausa emphasized that ICSE 2025 aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, highlighting the centrality of human capital development.
He stressed the urgency of re-engineering the education system to turn Nigeria’s demographic strength into a digital dividend.
“We must equip our children with 21st-century skills to avoid a demographic disaster,” the Minister stated.
In a goodwill message, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nigeria, Mr. Kim Pankyu, praised the strong collaboration between Korea and Nigeria in advancing smart education. He commended UBEC’s Smart Schools Programme and reaffirmed KOICA’s commitment to supporting Nigeria’s digital transformation in basic education.
Ambassador Pankyu noted that Korea’s own experience demonstrates how digital education can drive social inclusion and economic growth, expressing optimism that Nigeria could achieve similar success.
In her welcome remarks, UBEC Executive Secretary, Dr. Aisha Garba, emphasized that innovation in education is no longer optional but imperative for national progress, inclusion, and global competitiveness.
She said the objectives of the conference—to foster knowledge-sharing, address challenges in tech-based education, promote scholarship, and accelerate development—are in line with UBEC’s mandate to provide equitable, inclusive, and quality basic education for every Nigerian child.
“In a world increasingly defined by technology, fulfilling this mandate requires us to rethink education delivery, reimagine learning environments, and embrace innovation to bridge learning gaps and unlock the potential of every learner,” she said.
Dr. Garba added that UBEC has moved beyond merely introducing technology in schools to building a systematic, sustainable model for integrating digital innovation. This model focuses on empowering teachers and education managers with the skills and pedagogical strategies to create interactive, learner-centered classrooms, and developing culturally relevant digital resources aligned with Nigeria’s national curriculum.
Delivering the keynote address, the Vice-Chancellor of Thomas Adewumi University, Oko, Kwara State, Prof. Francisca Oladipo, commended UBEC and KOICA for organizing a timely event that reflects Nigeria’s readiness for the future.
“Smart education is not a luxury; it is a necessity to unlock Nigeria’s full potential,” she stated.
Prof. Oladipo emphasized the need for collective action from government, parents, teachers, and tech innovators, asserting that the conference should serve as a platform to hold leaders accountable and advance the Renewed Hope Agenda.
She described Nigeria’s demographic outlook—projected to exceed 400 million by 2050, with 40% under the age of 15—as both a challenge and an opportunity.
Despite existing obstacles, she expressed optimism about the future of smart education in Nigeria, citing expanding mobile access, increasing EdTech innovation, and smart education initiatives in states such as Abia, Enugu, Jigawa, and Niger as signs of progress.
She also highlighted federal programmes like UBEC’s Teacher Internship Scheme and the National Digital Learning Policy as strategic enablers of transformation in the sector.
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