Adamawa State has entered a new phase in its education sector as the State Universal Basic Education Board (ADSUBEB) and the Ministry for Education and Human Capital Development announced a groundbreaking partnership with EIDU, a global education technology organisation. The initiative is designed to improve teaching and learning across all public basic schools in the state.
At the official sensitisation event held at the ADSUBEB headquarters, the Executive Chairman, Dr. Murtala Umar Babayi, described the collaboration as “a significant milestone in our quest to improve the quality of education in Adamawa State.” He pledged full cooperation with EIDU to strengthen teacher capacity, boost literacy and numeracy, and equip pupils with modern digital skills. Dr. Babayi also expressed gratitude to the Executive Governor of Adamawa State, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, for his consistent support towards improving education.
Speaking on behalf of the Honourable Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Umar Garba Pela, the Director of Basic Education, said the partnership “aligns perfectly with the Ministry’s vision to harness technology to improve education outcomes and drive human-capital development.”
Mr. Henry Were, representing EIDU, assured that the organisation is committed to the success of the project. He stated, “Every child deserves access to quality education, and we are proud to collaborate with ADSUBEB and the State Government to achieve this goal.”
In his vote of thanks, Dr. Salihi Ibrahim Ateequ, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Basic Education, praised EIDU for their dedication and reaffirmed the government’s readiness for a fruitful partnership.