Abia State governor, Alex Otti, has launched a new education program called “Abia Fostering Innovation and Reform for School Transformation” (AbiaFIRST).
This initiative represents a comprehensive approach to transforming the state’s education sector, covering Early Childhood Development, Basic Education Enhancement, Secondary School Reform, and more.¹
According to Elder Goodluck Ubochi, the State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, AbiaFIRST encompasses state-of-the-art infrastructure development, advanced digital learning processes, and innovative curriculum design.
The program aims to prepare Abia students to participate in the global village, focusing on institutional reform, school transformation, and introducing innovative solutions.
AbiaFIRST is being implemented through a partnership between the Abia State Government and the Education Reform and Innovation Team (ERIT), a consortium of education experts and innovators.
Governor Otti emphasized that AbiaFIRST is a central plan for transforming the state’s education sector, with strategic initiatives to develop school infrastructure, train and retrain teachers, and recruit quality teachers.
The governor vowed to lead in qualitative education delivery, stating that the government will prioritize investments in infrastructure, recruitment of top teachers, and personnel remuneration.
The ERIT Team Lead, Mrs. Abolaji Osimen, praised Governor Otti for his commitment to educational development, highlighting the goal of fostering digital proficiency among young learners and addressing challenges in Nigeria’s education sector.
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