The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has approved N995 million for the procurement of over 1,000 laptops to enhance digital learning in senior secondary schools across the territory.
The decision was reached during the 10th Executive Council (EXCO) meeting held on Monday, presided over by FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.
Speaking at the post-meeting briefing, the Mandate Secretary of the FCT Education Secretariat, Dr. Danlami Hayyo, emphasized the importance of integrating digital learning into the education system adding that, the initiative is part of the administration’s efforts to prepare students for standardized examinations such as WAEC, NECO, and JAMB
“It is high time our students embraced digital learning and teaching skills rather than relying on manual methods, this initiative will shift FCT schools from traditional classroom teaching to a media-based education system.” Bayii said
In addition to the digital transformation in schools, the Executive Council also approved the procurement and distribution of 250 metric tonnes of assorted fertilisers to farmers in the FCT to boost dry-season farming.
