Technology key in achieving quality learning –Sanwo-Olu
Dayo Ojerinde
The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said technology is important in achieving quality education and learning outcomes in schools.
Sanwo-Olu said this on Thursday during the presentation of 20,000 mobile devices to the Lagos State Government for public school pupils in the state by First Bank Plc.
The governor, according to a statement by the Head, Public Affairs Unit, Lagos State Ministry of Education, Mr Kayode Abayomi, expressed appreciation to the management and board of First Bank Plc, adding that the gesture was in line with the education and technology vision of his administration.
He said, “In achieving quality education and learning outcomes in schools, technology is very essential and plays a crucial role for the 21st century Education. Everybody has a role to play in actualising the vision and mission of the government.”
Sanwo-Olu urged the Tutor General/ Permanent Secretaries of the Six Educational Districts and Education Quality Assurance Team to ensure that pupils use the mobile devices judiciously to improve learning.
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, First Bank Plc, Dr. Adesola Adeduntan, said the E- Learning Devices were the focus of the bank to ensure that academics continue irrespective of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, said other private organisations had shown interest to join in the revitalisation process of the education sector in the state.
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