The Federal Government has partnered with the UNESCO International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa (UNESCO-IICBA) and the Pan-African University (PAU) to introduce a mobile learning initiative aimed at enhancing the professional development of teachers, with a special focus on empowering female educators across Nigeria and four other African countries.
The initiative was officially launched on Monday with the commencement of a three-day Master Training Programme in Abuja, where teachers and school leaders are being trained on the use of innovative mobile learning technologies to improve teaching quality and educational outcomes.
According to a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Education and signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, the programme is themed “Empowering Female Teachers and School Leaders through Integrating Mobile-based Learning in the Pan-African Virtual and Electronic University (PAVEU) Initiative.” It is scheduled to run from July 21 to July 23, 2026.
The ministry explained that the programme is funded by the Government of Japan as part of UNESCO-IICBA’s broader effort to improve access to continuous professional development for educators across Africa through flexible, technology-driven learning platforms.
The initiative targets five African countries—Algeria, Cameroon, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Sudan—and is designed to strengthen the capacity of teachers and school leaders, particularly women, by providing them with digital learning opportunities that support lifelong professional growth.
The Federal Ministry of Education noted that the collaboration reflects its commitment to improving the quality of teaching through innovation and technology while promoting inclusive access to professional development opportunities for educators across the continent.
