The Benue State Government has announced plans to establish 13 Digital Learning Centres (DLCs) in selected schools as part of efforts to expand access to technology-driven education.
The Executive Chairman of the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Grace Adagba, disclosed this on Tuesday during the Federal Ministry of Education–Universal Basic Education Commission (FME-UBEC) Roundtable on Digital Resources held in Abuja.
According to a statement issued by the SUBEB spokesperson, Msughter Ataigbough, the centres are designed to create technology-enabled learning environments that will enhance teaching, improve learning outcomes, and increase access to quality educational resources.
Adagba said the initiative aligns with Governor Hyacinth Alia’s digital transformation agenda for the education sector, aimed at equipping schools with modern learning tools.
She highlighted the state’s ongoing digital education programmes and reaffirmed SUBEB’s commitment to adopting digital innovations introduced by the Federal Ministry of Education and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC).
Adagba, a member of the National EdTech Committee on Achieving Learning Outcomes, said Benue is ready to domesticate and deploy relevant digital resources to strengthen teaching and learning in public basic schools.
She added that integrating technology into classrooms would equip pupils with the digital skills needed to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven world.
