The Lagos State Government says it is expanding its technology-driven education reforms with the distribution of thousands of digital learning tablets and Hope-Edu textbooks to public secondary school students, signalling a deeper push towards digital learning in Nigeria’s commercial capital.
The initiative, led by the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, underscores a long-term strategy to embed digital tools in public schooling and strengthen human capital development through technology-enabled learning, according to the state government.
At the core of the rollout is the integration of smart devices into classrooms to improve access to curriculum materials, enhance digital literacy, and better prepare students for a technology-driven global economy. The tablets are equipped with curriculum-aligned content, including interactive lessons, educational videos, and mock examinations designed to support continuous learning and assessment, according to the ministry.
The programme aligns with the T.H.E.M.E.S Plus Agenda of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, which positions education and technology as key drivers of economic growth and social development.
Jamiu Alli-Balogun, Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, describes the distribution as a strategic investment in future-ready learners, noting that the initiative is expected to improve academic outcomes while boosting motivation among both students and teachers. He says the intervention also advances digital inclusion by bridging gaps in access to modern learning tools across public schools.
“The provision of these essential learning materials is more than just a gesture of goodwill; it is a deliberate and strategic investment in the future of our children,” the Commissioner says, adding that the initiative is designed to foster merit-based learning and nurture a generation equipped to drive innovation and economic progress.
He further notes that the programme addresses inequalities in access to educational resources, particularly for students in underserved communities.
Abisola Dokunmu-Adegbite, Permanent Secretary of the ministry, says the intervention is part of a broader effort to bridge Nigeria’s digital divide through education technology. According to her, the initiative goes beyond device distribution, positioning digital tools as central to classroom instruction and learning delivery.
“This initiative,” she says, “underscores our collective commitment to improving teaching standards, enhancing student learning outcomes, and equipping our learners with the tools required to thrive in a rapidly evolving global environment.”
The latest rollout builds on a series of technology-led education interventions implemented across Lagos schools between 2025 and 2026. In 2025, the Lagos State Teaching Service Commission began deploying learning tablets to secondary schools to drive classroom innovation and improve performance metrics.
At the foundational level, the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), in collaboration with the Federal Government, has also been advancing classroom digitisation through the deployment of interactive smart boards in public schools. The initiative, launched with early distribution at Queens College Yaba, is aimed at improving engagement and modernising teaching delivery in basic education.
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