The Federal Ministry of Education, in partnership with the UNESCO International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa (UNESCO-IICBA) and the Pan African University (PAU), has launched a three-day master training programme aimed at strengthening teacher professional development through mobile learning technologies.
The programme, which began on Monday in Abuja, is themed “Empowering Female Teachers and School Leaders through Integrating Mobile-based Learning in the Pan-African Virtual and Electronic University (PAVEU) Initiative” and will run from July 21 to 23, 2026.
Funded by the Government of Japan, the initiative targets five African countries—Algeria, Cameroon, Kenya, Nigeria and South Sudan—and seeks to expand access to quality continuous professional development, particularly for female teachers and school leaders.
According to the Ministry, the programme leverages mobile technology to deliver flexible, accessible and technology-driven learning opportunities for educators.
The platform is designed to overcome barriers such as geographical limitations, time constraints and inadequate infrastructure by providing low-data, offline-friendly access to learning resources, allowing teachers to learn anytime and anywhere.
The Federal Ministry of Education said the initiative aligns with the government’s commitment to improving teacher quality through digital innovation, stressing that continuous professional development is critical to enhancing learning outcomes and building a resilient, inclusive and future-ready education system.
The ministry noted that the collaboration with UNESCO-IICBA and the Pan African University reflects a broader effort to strengthen teacher capacity across Africa through innovative and sustainable approaches to professional learning.
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