Kwara State Government has launched a one-day training programme on Artificial Intelligence in pedagogy for selected public senior secondary school teachers across the state. The training, themed “Empowering the 21st Century Educator,” was held today at the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development Resource Centre, Tanke, Ilorin.
Declaring the programme open, the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, described the initiative as a turning point in the state’s education reform agenda. “Today marks a pivotal moment in our collective journey to transform education in Kwara State and prepare our students and teachers for the demands of a rapidly evolving digital world,” he said.
Dr. Olohungbebe urged teachers to embrace their role as “architects of transformation,” stressing that Artificial Intelligence integration goes beyond technical skills and requires re-imagining methods of knowledge delivery. He added, “Let today be the beginning of a new chapter, one where Kwara classrooms become hubs of innovation, inclusion and inspiration.”
The Commissioner acknowledged the support of the Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, noting that the administration’s investment in education has created an enabling environment for innovations such as AI integration in teaching. He explained that the government’s policies in digital learning and educational technology are geared towards improving the future of students in the state.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs. Olanrewaju Rebecca Bake, applauded the Governor’s commitment to revamping education and urged participants to apply the knowledge gained for the benefit of students statewide. She emphasised that integrating Artificial Intelligence in teaching would help strengthen digital literacy, improve classroom performance, and promote inclusive education across Kwara State.
The lead trainer, Mrs. Fadimu Benedicta Toyosi, described the workshop as a “golden opportunity” for teachers to adapt to the realities of digital learning. She commended the Ministry for spearheading efforts to modernise classroom practice and align with global trends in education technology.
Participants expressed appreciation to the Ministry and called for decentralisation of the AI training so that more teachers across the state can benefit. The event was attended by the management of the Ministry, including Director, Personnel, Finance and Supply, Alhaji Abduraheem Abiodun Rufai, and Director, Human Capital Development, Oludare Olawumi Victoria.