Lagos State is training public school teachers in AI and digital skills to modernize classrooms, improve learning outcomes, and build a network of tech-enabled educators through a train-the-trainer model.
By: Joseph James Udoh | Columnist | WBN NEWS Africa / Nashville | April 16, 2026
The Lagos State Government is advancing its education reform agenda with a focused initiative to train public school teachers in artificial intelligence and digital teaching competencies. The programme brings selected secondary school educators into intensive, hands-on sessions that emphasize the practical use of AI tools in everyday teaching.
Participants are introduced to applications that support lesson planning, digital content creation, classroom management automation, and personalized learning strategies. The goal is to improve student engagement and academic performance while helping teachers adapt to rapidly evolving global education standards.
Officials involved in the programme stress that AI should not remain a theoretical concept. Instead, it is being positioned as a functional classroom tool capable of enhancing teaching efficiency and effectiveness. As highlighted in the initiative,
“the training is designed to strengthen digital literacy among teachers while also ensuring that AI is not treated as a theoretical concept, but as a practical classroom tool.”
The programme adopts a train-the-trainer model, enabling participants to return to their schools and share knowledge with colleagues. This approach is expected to build a wider network of digitally skilled educators across the state.
Education authorities note that integrating AI into teaching aligns with broader goals to reduce administrative workload and promote data-driven learning and assessment. While the rollout continues in phases, stakeholders emphasize the importance of sustained investment in infrastructure and continuous training.
As classrooms evolve, this initiative signals a future where empowered teachers and technology work together to unlock better learning outcomes for every student.
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