Education
THE Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Education Secretariat has begun distributing 3,530 Let’s Read textbooks and 357 digital learning devices to 35 public primary schools.
The Mandate Secretary of the secretariat, Dr Danlami Hayyo, inaugurated the exercise at Government Secondary School, Life Camp, Abuja, on Wednesday.
He said the benefiting schools were participating in the EIDU Digital Learning Programme, an open digital education platform designed to improve foundational literacy and numeracy.
The programme supports pre-primary and early primary school pupils through digital learning resources aimed at strengthening reading and numeracy skills.
Hayyo described the initiative as a significant step towards improving access to quality education, strengthening foundational literacy and numeracy, and preparing children for a digital world.
He said the programme currently supported more than 10,000 learners, with 357 digital devices already delivered across the beneficiary schools.
“These figures represent more than the distribution of books and digital devices; they represent opportunities for children to improve their reading abilities, develop confidence and build a stronger foundation for lifelong learning,” he said.
The mandate secretary described the EIDU Digital Learning Programme as a commendable intervention, demonstrating the value of strategic partnerships in addressing educational challenges.
He stressed that reading and comprehension were fundamental to children’s academic growth, adding that early reading proficiency enabled pupils to understand other subjects, communicate effectively and think critically.
Hayyo noted that while providing physical and digital learning resources was important, their effective utilisation remained critical to achieving the programme’s objectives.
“We must ensure that these resources are properly utilised by teachers and pupils to achieve measurable improvements in learning outcomes,” Hayyo said.
He urged school administrators and teachers to take ownership of the materials, integrate them into daily lessons and ensure proper accountability for all items.
He also appealed to parents to encourage reading at home and advised pupils to remain committed to their studies and maximise the available learning resources.
Hayyo commended EIDU and other development partners for their commitment to improving education in the territory.
He said collaboration among government, stakeholders and communities was essential to building an inclusive and technology-driven education system in the FCT. (NAN)
A.I
Nov. 11, 2026
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