Muhammad Alabira Nabordo
Jigawa State Government in collaboration with NewGlobe had launched a major education reform initiative aimed at improving public primary education across it’s 27 Local Government Areas.
Olusanya Omojola, the Acting Managing Director of the JigawaUNITE, in a press statement on Wednesday said the project is done in order to transform educatio system.
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The statement said the program seeks to raise teaching standards, improve learning outcomes, and modernize classroom instruction for thousands of pupils.
It highlighted that the initiative, implemented under the Ministry of Basic Education and Jigawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), will provide teachers with training and digital tools to enhance their teaching skills.
“Over 1,449 teachers and 250 head teachers will participate in an intensive induction program to be held across the state.
“The program is based on a global model proven in countries like Rwanda, Kenya, and Liberia.
“It combines teacher coaching, real-time classroom data, and proven pedagogical methods to deliver measurable improvements in foundational literacy and numeracy,” the statement added.
The statement also said the State Government aims is to ensure that every child has access to quality education, supported by well-trained teachers and modern tools.
It noted that the program is expected to bring about significant improvements in the state’s education sector when implemented as designed.
