The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of E-Tutors Nigeria Limited, Mr. Adeniyi Ajayi, has called for the integration of hybrid learning models in Nigeria’s secondary schools, noting that a combination of digital platforms and classroom teaching represents the future of education.
Ajayi made this known in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, during the launch of the Karim Adeyemi Foundation (KAF) E-Learning Scholarship Programme, held in partnership with E-Tutors Nigeria Limited.
The initiative, which targets more than 40 students from public secondary schools in Oyo State, will provide free online tutoring in Science and Information Technology to help them prepare for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and National Examination Council (NECO) tests.
According to Ajayi, while conventional classrooms remain important, hybrid learning is crucial for improving student outcomes. “E-Tutors is not set up to compete with schools but to complement government efforts and raise academic standards,” he explained.
He expressed concern over the poor performance of students in external examinations across Oyo and several other states, stressing that innovative interventions such as the KAF–E-Tutors partnership could help reverse the trend.
“Statistics show that this state has not been doing well in WAEC and NECO. This programme is about changing that narrative by providing students with access to quality tutoring and digital learning tools,” Ajayi said.
He further highlighted that E-Tutors is Nigeria’s first online platform offering real-time interaction between students and tutors, with every class session recorded for revision. Students can also review tutor profiles before making their choice, making the platform learner-focused.
“This initiative is not just about passing WAEC or NECO; it is about preparing young Nigerians to compete globally, access international scholarships, and secure brighter futures,” he added.
Also speaking at the event, the President of the Karim Adeyemi Foundation, Abiodun Adeyemi—represented by Mr. Rotimi Osho—encouraged beneficiaries to take their studies seriously.
“From today, you are not just students, you are KAF scholars. Your performance will determine whether this pilot project expands to more schools across Nigeria,” he said.
He charged the students to maintain at least 70 percent class attendance, stressing that challenges such as high data costs or poor electricity supply should not discourage them. “Where there is determination, there is always a way,” he emphasized.
Adeyemi also revealed that top-performing students under the programme would receive support to sit for international examinations such as the SAT, GRE, and GMAT.
For the beneficiaries, the initiative is already making an impact. Abisola Orolakin of St. Louis Grammar School, Ibadan, described the programme as “life-changing.”
“Having access to online tutors will help me work on subjects I find challenging, especially Mathematics. I am determined to maximize this opportunity,” she said.
Similarly, Oladoyin Sonde of Loyola College noted that the scheme would help bridge existing learning gaps. “Sometimes, we don’t have enough teachers in school. This programme gives us extra support and boosts our confidence ahead of WAEC,” he remarked.
