By Philip Yatai
The Federal Capital Territory Universal Basic Education Board (FCT UBEB) says the Model Smart School in Karshi, Abuja, is using technology-driven teaching to improve learning outcomes.
The acting Executive Chairman of the board, Mrs Florence Wenegieme, stated this when she paid a familiarisation visit to the school in Abuja.
She added that the school was initiated by the Universal Basic Education Commission and supported by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) to integrate advanced technology into the learning environment.
Wenegieme, who was at the school to assess the state of the facilities and operational challenges, explained that the smart school was initiated to foster innovation within the nation’s education system.
According to her, the school, equipped with cutting-edge classrooms, interactive learning tools and modern science laboratories is significantly improving learning outcomes.
“This represents a significant step towards providing a digitally-driven and world-class education to students.”
The school Principal, Mr Ado Murtala, took the FCT UBEB boss and her management team around the school facilities Content Development Studio, an important component of the smart school initiative.
Other facilities inspected included the school clinic, Information and Communication Technology laboratory, student hostels, and teachers’ quarters.
Murtala had explained that KOICA had played a significant role in developing the school’s facilities, including the construction of the Content Development Studio, support with internet subscription, and training of teachers.
He identified some of the key challenges affecting the school as lack of basic amenities such as water supply and electricity, as well as inadequate teaching and non-teaching staff.
He, however, said that despite the challenges, the school came third place in the competition organised among the six KOICA-supported smart schools in 2025.
Responding, Weniegeme assured that the challenges would be addressed by the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike due to his commitment to improving the education delivery system in the FCT.
She also urged the school community to take ownership of the institution, emphasising that development requires collective efforts.
“These facilities are designed to create a conducive learning atmosphere that aligns with global educational standards.
“However, governments alone cannot address all the challenges for the smooth operations of the school.
“Non-Governmental Organisations and development partners must come in to complement government efforts,” she said. (NAN)
Edited by Sadiya Hamza
