In a major move to enhance digital education and improve instructional delivery in schools, the Oyo State Government has distributed 18,000 computer tablets to primary and junior secondary school teachers across its 33 local government areas.

The symbolic presentation of the devices took place at Emmanuel College, Agbowo, University of Ibadan, Oyo State.

Representing Governor SeyiMakinde at the event, the Deputy Governor, Barr. Adebayo Lawal, stated that the initiative is part of the administration’s commitment to educational advancement noting that the tablets are preloaded with various educational applications designed to enhance teaching and learning effectiveness.

Lawal emphasised that no teachers will have no excuse not to deliver in the classroom, adding that a two-week training program has commenced to ensure the teachers are well-equipped to use the devices.

Earlier in his remarks, Chairman of Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Nureni Adeniran, said the training and tablet distribution are aimed at equipping educators with critical digital skills.

According to him, the effort will significantly improve the way teachers impart knowledge to their students.

Also speaking, the Special Adviser to the Governor SeyiMakinde on Education Intervention, Mr. Suraj Tiamiyu, revealed that the training is taking place across 16 designated centers in the state stressed that the program targets 18,000 teachers and is structured to ensure improved educational outcomes for students.