Federal Government Introduces AI, Robotics, and Design Thinking in Smart Schools

The Federal Government has announced the integration of Design Thinking, Coding, Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence (DTCRA) in the newly established smart schools across Nigeria. Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, the Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), made this announcement during a workshop on "Integrating Design Thinking, Coding, Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence (DTCRA) into the Smart Schools Programme."

Dr. Bobboyi emphasized the government's commitment to equipping learners in smart schools with the necessary skills to support Nigeria's technological development. He highlighted that the introduction of these programs aims to inspire critical thinking, creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills among young learners.

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The workshop, held at the Digital Resource Centre (DRC) of UBEC, brought together experts from academia, the private sector, and the commission to brainstorm the best ways to integrate these essential skills into smart schools. Prof. Bashir Galadanci, the National Coordinator of the DRC, emphasized the importance of this initiative in preparing students for the future.

According to Mr. David Apeh, the spokesperson for UBEC, the commission has recently established 37 smart schools across the country, with 14 already operational. These smart schools aim to provide modern blended teaching and learning methods, leveraging state-of-the-art technologies to improve learning outcomes.