Gov’t empowers 3,000 FCT teachers with ICT skills

No fewer than 3,000 FCT Basic Education Teachers have received training in Information and Communications Technology (ICT), as part of efforts by the FCT Administration to improve the standard of education in Abuja.
It was gathered that the trainees, who were drawn from across the six Area Councils of the Territory, actively participated in the training for three months- between 29th July, 2024 and 31st October, 2024 respectively.
Addressing the stakeholders and the trainees during the closing ceremony of the exercise, FCT minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, noted that the training aimed at promoting effective teaching and learning in primary schools through new teaching methodologies on digitalization, ICT and other areas.
He opined that the training programme demonstrates the FCTA’s commitment to investing in its educators with ultimate impact on the students, who are future leaders.
Wike, who was represented by the Mandate Secretary of Education, FCTA, Dr. Danlami Hayyo, revealed that the training was initiated by the office of the Minister, FCT, and organized by ‘Chalk Work Consults Limited’ in collaboration with the Education Resource Centre.
Earlier, in her welcome remarks, the Director, FCT Education Resource Centre (FCT-ERC), Dr. Neemat Daud Abdulrahim, appreciated the Minister of FCT for investing at the right time in the education sector, and expressed optimism that the beneficiaries will effectively utilised the ICT knowledge and skills gained throughout the exercise.