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 innovative mobile learning technologies.
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 21 to 23 July 2026.
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.
Boriowo Folasade
Director, Press and Public Relations