The Federal Government, through the Office of the Vice President and the North East Development Commission (NEDC), has trained Science, Technology, Mathematics and Agriculture (STEMA) teachers in senior secondary schools across Borno State on digital skills and modern teaching methodologies.
The training, conducted under the Academic Support and Skills Enhancement Programme (ASSEP), was designed to enhance teachers’ capacity to integrate technology into classroom instruction and improve learning outcomes.
Speaking at the conclusion of the programme, Personal Assistant on Domestic and Northeast Affairs to the Vice President and member of the ASSEP Project Implementation Team, Mahmud Muhammad, said the exercise marked the successful completion of in-person training for STEMA teachers across the three senatorial districts in Borno.
Muhammad said the initiative, implemented in partnership with the North East Development Commission, aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which prioritises human capital development.
He noted that the programme aims to bridge educational gaps in the North-East and equip students with technical skills required for the 21st-century economy.
“Teachers are the heartbeat of our regional recovery. By equipping them with modern tools and innovative teaching strategies, we are ensuring that every student in the North-East has an opportunity for a brighter future,” he said.
Muhammad commended the Senior Special Assistant to the President on NEDC and Regional Development, Maryam Masha, the state focal person, Suleiman Abba Sheriff, and the lead facilitator, Gbenga Ojo, for their roles in ensuring the success of the programme.
Earlier, the lead consultant, Gbenga Ojo, said the training was organised to equip teachers with practical tools that would enable them to deliver more technology-driven lessons.
He explained that participants underwent various courses designed to enhance their ability to use modern technological tools to improve teaching and student engagement.
“With the advancement of technology, teachers must adopt innovative methods to deliver knowledge effectively and encourage students to develop digital competencies,” he said.
Also speaking, the State Focal Person for ASSEP, Suleiman Abba Sheriff, disclosed that about 250 teachers benefited from the first and second batches of the training.
He said 150 teachers were trained in the first batch, while 100 teachers participated in the second batch, drawn from the three senatorial districts of the state.
One of the participants, Fadilatu Mohammed of Government Girls Secondary School Maiduguri, commended the Office of the Vice President for organising the programme.
She said the training had equipped participants with practical knowledge on how to effectively integrate technology into classroom teaching to enhance learning outcomes.
