REPORTER: PEACE AGBO
The Abia State Smart School initiative has been inaugurated.
The programme is aimed at transforming investment in human capital to technology-driven education and future economic growth.
Speaking during the inauguration at Ogbor Central School in Umuahia South Local government Area, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, commended the decision of the state government to establish Smart Schools across the 17 council areas of the state, describing it as an evidence of its commitment to prepare it’s children for future leadership.
Dr Alausa expressed the hope that the initiative would pave the way for world-class digital learning for pupils in the state and ensure their early exposure to Artificial Intelligence.
Earlier, Governor Alex Otti, explained that the Smart School initiative formed part of his administration’s strategy to transform human capital into the engine of economic growth.
The Governor noted that each of the Smart Schools would accommodate 390 pupils and provide them with access to digital technology.
The Governor warned against extortion in schools and vandalism of their facilities.
The Abia State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Goodluck Ubochi, said the initiative was designed to guarantee every child, irrespective of background or location, access to world-class education.
In a good will message, the President -General of Ubakala Clan Development Union, Elder Godwin Mbonu appreciated Governor Alex Otti for extending the smart school initiative to their community and gave the assurance that the community would protect the facility.
Correspondent Peace Agbo reports that the Smart Schools are provided with modern security systems and sick bays to make the environment friendly for teaching and learning.
