The Federal Government has announced plans to completely eliminate the use of chalkboards in Nigerian schools by 2027 as part of efforts to digitalize the education system.
The Minister of State for Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, made this known during a ministerial roundtable meeting held in Abuja on Wednesday.
According to him, the Tinubu-led administration is committed to transforming the nation’s learning environment through digital tools, modern teaching methods, and data-driven decision-making.
Alausa also disclosed that beginning from 2026, the government will fully digitalize the annual school census to enhance transparency and efficiency in educational planning and policy implementation.
He revealed that over 60,000 digital tablets have already been distributed to pupils in Adamawa, Oyo, and Katsina States under the Airtech (Amazon Web Services) and BESDA initiatives, with an additional 30,000 devices expected to arrive soon.
“We launched a smart board two weeks ago. Our goal is that by 2027, every school in Nigeria will have one. This is how we can ensure that quality education reaches every child, regardless of where they live or their parents’ social status,” the minister stated.
Alausa explained that the introduction of interactive smart boards will gradually replace traditional chalkboards in classrooms, ushering in a more dynamic, engaging, and technology-driven learning experience.
He added that the devices would allow teachers to integrate multimedia, digital textbooks, and real-time interactions into lessons, ensuring students not only listen but also explore, engage, and participate actively in the learning process.