From Dahiru Samaila Mafara
The Zamfara State Universal Basic Education Board (ZSUBEB) in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has commenced a four-day training on Pedagogical ICT Integration to strengthen technology-assisted teaching in basic schools across the state.
The training, which began on Monday at Government Girls Arabic Secondary School, Gusau, is being led by the Executive Chairman of ZSUBEB, Professor Nasir Garba Anka, Makaman Sokoto Ta Kudu, Modibbo Gamji.
The programme brought together 65 participants comprising 10 State ICT Officers, 50 ICT Instructors and 5 Local Government Education Authority (LGEA) Desk Officers.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Executive Chairman who was represented by the Director of Data, Digital Platform and Analytics (DDPA), Dalhatu Muhammad Jangebe, said the training is aimed at equipping teachers with practical skills to effectively integrate ICT into classroom teaching and learning.
He stressed the need to move beyond provision of digital facilities to ensuring their effective utilisation to make lessons more engaging, interactive and effective for improved pupils’ participation and academic performance.
According to him, the training covers key areas including technology-based lesson planning, development of digital teaching aids, management of limited instructional resources and effective device-sharing strategies.
He urged participants to take full advantage of the training, actively engage in practical sessions and cascade the knowledge gained to other teachers in their respective areas to enhance quality of basic education in the state.
The Board appreciated UBEC and other stakeholders for their continued support in promoting digital transformation and capacity development in the basic education sector.
The four-day training is expected to end on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
