Education District VI Strengthens Teachers, Champions Digital Learning
Atume Terfa
The Lagos State Education District VI has reiterated its commitment to teacher development and digital innovation across schools under its jurisdiction.
The Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary (TG/PS) of the district, Mrs. Mojisola Yusuf, reaffirmed this position during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), stressing that the district’s mission is to build an education system anchored on global best practices and 21st-century skills.
“Our focus is on equipping both teachers and students with digital competencies and innovative tools that enhance the quality of learning. We are not just training teachers—we are transforming them into change agents,” Yusuf stated.
Education District VI — which covers Ikeja, Mushin, and Oshodi-Isolo — oversees 106 schools and has prioritised continuous capacity development for educators. Through regular training sessions, workshops, and mentorship programmes, the district is helping teachers adapt to new technologies and modern teaching methodologies.
According to Yusuf, the district’s mentorship and peer-learning programmes have boosted collaboration among teachers and improved student performance in both internal and external examinations.
“We are witnessing improved teaching outcomes because teachers now share ideas, innovate together, and use technology to deliver more engaging lessons,” she said.
The district, she added, is also partnering with technology firms and educational NGOs to deepen digital literacy and expand access to e-learning platforms, ensuring no student is left behind.
Mrs. Yusuf commended Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his strong support for education under the THEMES+ Agenda, particularly initiatives like EKOEXCEL and the EKO Digital School programme, which are redefining learning across Lagos State.
She described the governor’s investment in smart classrooms, ICT infrastructure, and teacher welfare as the cornerstone of the state’s educational transformation.
“Governor Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to technology-driven education and teacher motivation continues to inspire the entire workforce. His vision ensures that Lagos remains at the forefront of educational innovation in Nigeria,” she added.
Yusuf also emphasised that education thrives best through shared responsibility among parents, teachers, and communities. She urged parents to support schools by encouraging discipline, creativity, and moral development in their children.
Reiterating her vision for District VI, Yusuf said the district is focused on producing digitally fluent, globally competitive learners who will thrive in the innovation-driven economy of the future.
“Education remains the foundation of sustainable development. Our goal is to sustain this momentum—driving digital inclusiveness, quality learning, and innovation in every classroom,” she affirmed.
As Lagos continues to cement its status as Nigeria’s educational and digital hub, District VI’s proactive approach underscores the state’s broader commitment: preparing today’s learners to lead tomorrow’s knowledge economy.
