A total of 1,325 teachers across public basic schools in Kwara State have undergone intensive training on foundational literacy and cognitive skill development, as part of a collaborative initiative between the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC).
The capacity-building programme, conducted in partnership with New Globe Educational Services, was themed “Foundational Literacy Skills” and “Springs and Stride.” It was designed to enhance teachers’ competencies in early grade reading, software productivity, critical thinking, and problem-solving techniques.
Speaking during the exercise in Ilorin, SUBEB Chairman Prof. Shehu Raheem Adaramaja explained that the training seeks to improve classroom instruction and overall learning outcomes in the state’s public school system.
“The foundational literacy training is aimed at ensuring and sustaining a yearly increase in the average literacy skills of early grade pupils in government schools,” he said.
He added that the “Springs and Stride” module was structured to promote innovation through software proficiency and the sharpening of logical reasoning among both educators and learners.
Giving a breakdown of participants, Prof. Adaramaja said 500 teachers each were selected from Primary One and Primary Two classes, 250 teachers from Early Child Care Development Education (ECCDE), and 75 class instructors from the Pre-Basic level.
He called on the participants to approach the training with commitment and discipline, noting that the exercise presented a unique opportunity for educators to refine their instructional methods and delivery.
Deputy Director of UBEC, Mrs. Patient Abasi, praised Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for what she described as an unwavering commitment to educational revitalisation, citing ongoing interventions in school infrastructure, teacher development, and staff welfare.
Also speaking, Mrs. Olaide Abel, representing New Globe Educational Services, remarked that the state government had taken commendable steps to reposition Kwara as a national reference point in education. She expressed confidence that history would duly recognise the Governor’s reforms in rebuilding the sector’s foundations.