Education reform: Jigawa Govt Trains 1,690 Teachers On Use Of Digital Tools
By: Ahmed Aminu, Dutse
The Jigawa state government has commenced the training of 1,690 public schools teachers on the use of digital tools for teaching as part of its new education reform initiative.
The new reform initiative known as Jigawa State Unified New Improvement of Teaching and Education (JigawaUNITE) is being implemented in partnership with a private firm, New Globe.
A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between them as a major step to improve the quality of public primary education across the state.
A statement made available to The Syndicate in Dutse by the Acting Managing Director, JigawaUNITE, Mr Olusanya Omojola said the target is to deliver dramatic improvements in learning outcomes in government schools for all children across the state.
“JigawaUNITE is aimed at raising teaching standards, improving learning outcomes, and modernizing classroom instruction for thousands of pupils.
“The first phase of implementation has been completed in Dutse, where a 10-day Wave 1 training for teachers and school leaders was conducted.
“The next waves of training will take place in Gumel and Hadejia. In Jigawa 1,449 teachers and 250 head teachers will participate in an intensive induction focused on effective classroom practices, learner engagement, and the use of digital teaching tools,” he stated.
Mr Olusanya said that the model being adopted has been successfully used in countries such as Rwanda, Kenya, and Liberia, and some states in Nigeria.
“It combines teacher coaching, real-time classroom data, and proven
pedagogical methods to deliver measurable improvements in foundational literacy and numeracy.”
According to him, in the months ahead, parents, teachers, and communities across Jigawa should expect to see more energized
classrooms, more confident teachers, and more engaged pupils.
“By focusing on foundational literacy and numeracy, the programme aims to build the basic skills every child needs to succeed.
“JigawaUNITE is more than a programme. It is a promise to ensure that every child in Jigawa has access to quality education, supported by well-trained teachers, modern tools, and a vision for success that includes everyone,” he added.
In the statement, the Commissioner for Basic Education, Dr. Lawan Yunusa Danzomo said that the reform was introduced to equip and empower teachers to guide the next generation.
“Teachers are role models, and their conduct and commitment shape the future of our society,” he added.
The Executive Secretary, Jigawa State Universal Basic Education Board, Malam Bello Ballama said they were fully committed to ensuring that every teacher “is trained, equipped, and supported through this initiative”.
“JigawaUNITE is not a one-time intervention. It is a long-term
investment in the future of our children and our education system.
“The teachers are equipped with a tablet preloaded with structured lessons and performance-tracking software, giving them the support needed to deliver stronger, more consistent instruction across the state.”
