As technology reshapes the education landscape, this year’s International Day of Education theme, "AI and Education: Preserving Human Agency in a World of Automation," highlights the urgency of building inclusive, technology-driven education systems. In Nigeria, where 18.3 million children remain out of school, according to UNICEF, the need for targeted interventions to bridge educational gaps and enhance access to quality learning has never been greater.
TRANSFORMING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
The Early Child Learning Advancement Project (E-CLAP) has been instrumental in enhancing foundational literacy and numeracy skills for over 2,000 children in Kano, Lagos, Borno, and Oyo states. This program integrates modern teaching tools and community engagement to improve learning outcomes. Within six months, E-CLAP demonstrated measurable success by empowering teachers with culturally relevant and interactive techniques, keeping students engaged and motivated.
BRIDGING EDUCATIONAL GAPS IN NORTHEAST NIGERIA
In Northeast Nigeria, where secondary and tertiary school enrollment remains low, Sterling One Foundation partnered with the Northeast Development Commission (NEDC) to launch the Accelerated Senior Secondary Education Programme (ASSEP). This initiative, focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Agriculture (STEMA), trained over 720 teachers through hybrid learning models and provided more than 15,000 students with STEM-focused resources, virtual reality learning tools, and tailored exam preparatory materials. ASSEP’s structured approach aims to improve WAEC, NECO, and JAMB performance while fostering a stronger STEM culture in the region.
AI-POWERED DIGITAL LITERACY FOR INCLUSIVE LEARNING
In alignment with this year’s theme, Sterling One Foundation, in partnership with CDIAL AI, launched the Indigenous Multilingual Digital Literacy & Artificial Intelligence Hub in Ajegunle, Lagos. This initiative provided 174 learners with essential digital literacy skills, leveraging AI-powered tools available in 13 African languages. By enabling learning in mother tongues, this program effectively bridged education gaps and promoted digital inclusion in underserved communities.
A COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVE, TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN EDUCATION
Speaking on the significance of this year’s education theme, Olapeju Ibekwe, CEO of Sterling One Foundation, emphasized, "AI in education must be integrated responsibly to ensure learning remains inclusive and human-centered. At Sterling One Foundation, we believe achieving SDG 4 requires accelerating efforts to bridge systemic gaps. By equipping educators and students with innovative tools and fostering collaborations, we are building a future where quality education drives sustainable development and leaves no one behind."
SCALING IMPACT THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS
Sterling One Foundation’s success is deeply rooted in strategic collaborations that enable scalable, long-term solutions. As education remains central to sustainable development, Nigeria and Africa must prioritize inclusive policies, innovative teaching models, and strong partnerships to overcome systemic challenges and ensure equitable access to quality education for all.
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