The Federal Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the UNESCO International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa, UNESCO-IICBA, and the Pan African University, PAU, has commenced a three-day Master Training Programme to strengthen teacher professional development through mobile learning technologies.
According to a statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, on Monday, 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 holding in Abuja from July 21 to 23, 2026.
The statement noted that the programme is funded by the Government of Japan. It added that the UNESCO-IICBA initiative targets five African countries: Algeria, Cameroon, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Sudan. The project seeks to expand access to quality continuous professional development, particularly for female teachers and school leaders, through flexible and technology-driven learning.
“The initiative leverages mobile technology to overcome barriers such as time constraints, geographical limitations, and inadequate infrastructure, enabling educators to access quality learning resources anytime and anywhere through a low-data, offline-friendly platform,” the statement said.
Boriowo disclosed the commitment of the Federal Ministry of Education to improving teacher quality through digital innovation. She noted that accessible professional development is essential to strengthening learning outcomes and building a resilient, inclusive, and future-ready education system.
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