The Ogun State Government has introduced a first-of-its-kind artificial intelligence–powered teaching and learning platform aimed at transforming the way education is delivered and equipping learners with relevant 21st-century skills. The initiative reflects the state’s growing focus on using technology to improve access, quality, and innovation in education.
The platform, officially named the Ogun Learning Enhancement and Academic Resource Network (OgunLearn), was unveiled at the June 12 Cultural Centre in Abeokuta by Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun. The launch marked a significant milestone in the state’s broader digital transformation agenda for the education sector.
Speaking at the event, Governor Abiodun explained that OgunLearn is designed to provide students with comprehensive lesson resources and interactive learning support, while also helping teachers plan lessons, access instructional materials, and monitor student performance more efficiently. He added that the platform encourages creativity, digital thinking, self-paced learning, and accountability among learners.
According to the governor, the initiative underscores the state’s commitment to ensuring equitable access to quality, technology-driven education regardless of students’ location or background. He described OgunLearn as part of a deliberate strategy to prepare children and young people for the future of work, innovation, and global competitiveness.
Abiodun further highlighted that Ogun State is currently the only state in Nigeria operating a Skills Qualifications Awarding Body and serving as an accredited training centre for internationally recognised digital skills. He listed other complementary programmes introduced by his administration, including Ogun Skills Fund, Ogun Educash, Ogun Scholar, Ogun-Rehab, Ogun Teach, and Ogun-DIPER, all aimed at improving access, infrastructure, transparency, and overall educational quality.
The governor noted that OgunLearn is a key pillar of the state’s Education Digital Transformation Agenda (OGSERA), which leverages technology to strengthen institutions, empower educators, and improve learning outcomes. He also referenced the Digital Platform for Education Revitalisation (DIPER) as a flagship achievement that has enhanced efficiency, transparency, and data-driven decision-making in school management.
He added that Ogun State has become a national reference point in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and pioneered the Learner Identification System (LIN), which has now been adopted nationwide as the Examination Learner Identification Number (ELIN).
Earlier, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, said the platform builds on the state’s experience using technology during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure learning continuity. Similarly, the Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Barrister Olalekan Ifede, described OgunLearn as the future of education and encouraged teachers to make full use of its features.
Governor Abiodun concluded by reaffirming that education remains the strongest legacy of his administration, stressing that initiatives like OgunLearn are central to building a sustainable, innovative, and inclusive future for the state.