The federal government has received a new proposal that could transform classrooms across the country, as Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima welcomed an offer from Schoolnet India Ltd and Learnet Skills Ltd to introduce their KYAN smart class solutions to Nigerian schools. The companies are seeking a partnership with the Nigerian government and private sector organisations to deploy the technology nationwide.
The Vice President said the project aims to improve learning outcomes by bringing digital tools, interactive smart boards, and modern content into primary and secondary schools. According to him, the plan will be more effective if it is adapted with Nigerian local content and designed to meet the needs of different communities.
Speaking on Monday during a meeting with a delegation led by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Schoolnet India Ltd and Learnet Skills Ltd, Mr RCM Reddy, Senator Shettima described the KYAN smart class solution as a strong and reliable system. He explained that the technology has already proven its strength in tough environments. He said, “The beauty of KYAN is that it is a very rugged machine. You can use one card to teach 70 students. If you are to buy a tablet per student, the highest you will target are higher institutions or senior secondary school.”
He noted that his focus is on improving learning at the primary and secondary levels, recalling how KYAN was used to teach students in Borno State when he served as Governor. He added, “I am more interested in your package for primary schools and secondary schools like you did in Borno. In Borno you even did for tertiary institutions but now, tertiary can be replaced with TBET.”
Senator Shettima encouraged the team to work with Nigerian officials to create a localized version of the learning package. He said it is important to ensure that the content fits the Nigerian school system. He added, “So, you can package it well so that we can have a domesticated version. Honestly speaking, the Indian version of English is different from our own. Maybe you can use AI to customize it to our own local curriculum.”
The Vice President also mentioned the smart school initiatives in Edo and Enugu states, noting that both states have made strong investments in digital learning. He said that combining such local innovations with the KYAN smart class solution could create a unified model that would benefit schools across Nigeria.
Earlier, Mr Reddy said the company is inspired by the Nigerian government’s commitment to modernize the education system. He explained that their solution offers an all-in-one setup known as “a school in a box,” also called Kyan. According to him, “It has an integrated projector and a high-end computer. It converts any wall into a smart board and has a camera. It comes preloaded with digital content for grades 1 to 10.”
He added that the technology uses AI in areas where internet connectivity is available, and where it is not, all materials come preloaded, ensuring no community is left out. He said the innovation will greatly support teachers and improve their classroom performance, noting its earlier deployment in Borno State.
Mr Reddy assured that the company will work closely with Nigerian officials to build a solution that matches the needs of both urban and remote communities, especially schools without internet access. He said, “We are very committed to developing a solution customized for Nigeria. If used properly, with the entire ecosystem in place in a holistic manner, an average teacher will become a good teacher. A good teacher will become a very good teacher. A very good teacher can become a star teacher.”
