Nigeria, UNESCO Launch Mobile Learning Training for Female Teachers, School Leaders

The Federal Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the UNESCO International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa (UNESCO-IICBA) and the Pan African University (PAU), has commenced a three-day Master Training Programme aimed at strengthening teacher professional development through innovative mobile learning technologies.

The programme, themed “Empowering Female Teachers and School Leaders through Integrating Mobile-based Learning in the Pan-African Virtual and Electronic University (PAVEU) Initiative,” began in Abuja on Monday and will run until July 23, 2026.

According to a statement issued by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, the initiative is funded by the Government of Japan and targets five African countries Algeria, Cameroon, Kenya, Nigeria and South Sudan.

The statement said the programme seeks to expand access to quality continuous professional development, particularly for female teachers and school leaders, through flexible and technology-driven learning.

It added that the initiative leverages mobile technology to overcome barriers such as time constraints, geographical limitations and inadequate infrastructure, enabling educators to access quality learning resources anytime and anywhere through a low-data, offline-friendly platform.