AbdulRazaqintroducesKwaraLEARNto revolutionisebasiceducation

Abdullahi, who disclosed that he was aware of EdoBEST and EKOEXCEL, said KwaraLEARN is a thoughtful and vital intervention by the forward-looking Governor investing massively in education

“Governor AbdulRazaq is God-sent to us in Kwara because this is a muchneeded intervention in basic education He knows the importance of education in today’s world, especially as we have since moved into a knowledge economy How will our children cope if they have faulty educational foundations? How will they fare in a digital 21st century where knowledge is crucial? This is a strategic initiative that would benefit all classes of people in Kwara and rescue public primary schools. With sound education for our children, our state’s future is secured.”

10th January 2022

Basic education in Kwara State is undergoing a revolution following the introduction of KwaraLEARN (Leading Education Achievement and Reform Now) by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s administration

KwaraLEARN is a public education transformation programme that would improve teaching and learning using innovative technology, datadriven platforms, high-quality learning materials, effective training and continuous coaching and support for teachers and school administrators

Governor AbdulRazaq signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) of KwaraLEARN last November to develop the education sector and further boost its contribution to sustainable economic growth and development

The education reform programme will enhance the teacher-pupil interaction experience through technology (eLearning), boost uniformity and strict adherence to the curriculum as teachers’ tablets will be preloaded with lessons and content that will be effectively monitored for standardisation across all public primary schools

Governor AbdulRazaq’s flagship education programme, which will run till 2025, will also accelerate pupils’ learning, lead to better classroom culture and more robust curriculum management

The innovative intervention will accelerate student literacy and numeracy performance while also upskilling teachers.

Commenting on the initiative, a parent, Ganiyu Abdullahi, expressed delight with Governor AbdulRazaq’s strategic intervention while highlighting the benefits to students, teachers and the state

Chairman, Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (KWSUBEB), Prof Shehu Adaramaja, who has oversight over the intervention, also explained how it would further reposition public schools He reiterated the government’s commitment to education, adding that instruction in public primary schools would be enhanced with e-learning tools and access to high-quality and wellsupported teachers