FG Distributes 800 Smart Boards to Schools Nationwide

The Federal Government has begun distributing over 800 interactive smart boards to selected primary and secondary schools across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

Speaking at the flag-off ceremony held at Queen’s College, Lagos, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, said the initiative aligns with the government’s plan to integrate technology into teaching and learning.

According to Alausa, the move marks a transition from traditional chalkboards to digital, interactive classrooms designed to enhance both teaching and learning outcomes.

> “This initiative allows teachers to integrate multimedia, digital textbooks, and real-time interaction into lessons,” he said. “Learners will now learn by engaging and exploring, not just by listening.”

He noted that public school teachers and pupils will benefit from the project, adding that teachers will receive training on the use of the smart boards.

Alausa described the initiative as part of efforts to transform Nigeria’s education system to meet the demands of the digital economy, with emphasis on AI, EdTech, and digital literacy to equip students with STEMM, data, and coding skills for the future.

“Today’s event is not just a technological upgrade,” he added, “it’s a bold declaration that Nigeria is ready to embrace the future of learning.”