FG, UNESCO, AU unveil mobile learning initiative for teacher development

The federal government, UNESCO and the African Union have introduced a mobile learning initiative designed to provide continuous teacher professional development through digital platforms. This is targeted at boosting teacher capacity and improve learning outcomes.

The Federal Ministry of Education (FME), on behalf of the Nigerian government, partnered with the UNESCO International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa (UNESCO-IICBA) and the Pan African University (PAU) to commence a three-day Master Training Programme to strengthen teachers through innovative mobile learning technologies.

According to a statement by Boriowo Folasade, director of press and public relations at FME, the programme, themed “Empowering Female Teachers and School Leaders through Integrating Mobile-based Learning in the Pan-African Virtual and Electronic University (PAVEU) Initiative,” is being held in Abuja from Tuesday, July 21 to Thursday, July 23, 2026.

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Funded by the government of Japan, the UNESCO-IICBA initiative targets five African countries Algeria, Cameroon, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Sudan and 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 Federal Ministry of Education reaffirmed its commitment to improving teacher quality through digital innovation, noting that accessible professional development is essential to strengthening learning outcomes and building a resilient, inclusive and future-ready education system.