The federal government said it has revived 16 abandoned digital e-library projects across Federal Unity Colleges and commissioned a state-of-the-art digital hub at the federal government College, Kano, as part of efforts to modernise public schools and expand access to technology-driven learning.
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this yesterday while commissioning the upgraded digital e-library during an inspection of key Federal Government education projects in Kano State.
Alausa, who was accompanied by the Minister of State for Education, Prof Suwaiba Ahmad, said the rehabilitation of the abandoned facilities underscored the Tinubu administration’s commitment to repositioning public education through digital infrastructure.
“This upgraded digital e-library is another significant milestone in the federal government’s drive to prepare Nigerian students for a digital future. It provides our students with a world-class environment where they can acquire the digital literacy and critical thinking skills required to compete in today’s knowledge economy,” the minister said.
According to a press statement by the Special Adviser, Media and Communication to the Minister of Education, Ikharo Attah, the newly commissioned digital hub at FGC Kano is equipped with solar power, air conditioning, modern lighting and nearly 80 computer workstations designed to enhance teaching, learning and research.
“With solar power, modern computer workstations, air conditioning and reliable digital infrastructure, this facility will serve as a hub for innovation, research and learning. We are investing not just in buildings but in the future of our children,” Alausa added.
The minister also disclosed that the present administration inherited 36 abandoned or poorly executed e-library projects across Federal Unity Colleges but, through the intervention of the Universal Basic Education Commission, had successfully rehabilitated and completed 16 of them.
“When we assumed office, we inherited 36 abandoned and poorly executed e-library projects across our Unity Colleges. Through the intervention of the Universal Basic Education Commission, we have successfully revived and completed 16 of these facilities. This demonstrates our resolve to modernise public schools and ensure Nigerian children have access to education that meets global standards,” he said.
