The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is set to begin the second phase of its educational intervention at the Ekiti Smart School, Ijan-Ekiti
The Executive Chairman of the Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Prof. Femi Akinwumi made this known while receiving a delegation from the South Korean Agency as the team embarked on an in-depth survey of the Smart School project at Ijan Ekiti.
Prof. Akinwumi while addressing the delegation led by the KOICA Deputy Country Director, Mr Baik Kihyun expressed joy that the State Smart School would soon receive more support from the South Korean Government through the second phase of intervention from KOICA.
The SUBEB boss while lauding the decision to begin the second phase of the Programme also stated that it would go a long way in improving the capacity of the school as well as facilitate it’s reach to rural areas and other parts of the state.
Akinwumi while reiterating the commitment of the Oyebanji led administration to implementing education policies intending to boost the basic education sector in the State also noted that leveraging on smart technology would further enhance critical thinking and creativity among. pupils.
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He also used the opportunity to appreciate KOICA and the South Korean Government for the huge investment in Smart education which includes; capacity building programmes for teachers, educators and policymakers which focuses on developing the skills and knowledge needed to effectively integrate technology into the classroom, equipping the school with modern facilities such as the Digital Smart Studio and the collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) to provide training for teachers in areas like content development and the use of digital educational materials.
In his response, the Head of the delegation and KOICA Deputy Country Director, Mr Baik Kihyun, lauded the Oyebanji led administration for the commitment shown in boosting and promoting education through innovative policies.
Mr. Kihyun said that Ekiti State had done remarkably well among the six pilot states chosen for the project in Nigeria.
While appreciating the State for its hospitality, he disclosed that the second phase of the intervention under SUBEB is expected to further improve the smart school in the State
The team later visited the SUBEB Headquarters in Ado Ekiti where they commended the government for providing a befitting office complex for the management and staff of the board.
Gifts principally comprising adire materials were presented to the visitors as souvenirs to showcase the initiative of the state’s First Lady, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji who is the chief promoter of the Adire Ekiti hub being part of cultural heritage of the state.
Present at the forum were the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Kofoworola Aderiye, SUBEB Commissioner for Human Resource Management, Dr. Olufunke Fajobi, Commissioner Project Management, Bar. Kayode Adeoye and the Acting Permanent Secretary, Mr Femi Dada.