The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration has distributed 3,530 copies of Let’s Read textbooks and 357 digital learning devices to 35 public primary schools under the EIDU Digital Learning Programme.
The programme supports more than 10,000 learners across the participating schools, according to Danlami Hayo, FCT Mandate Secretary for Education.
Hayo disclosed this on Wednesday during the flag-off ceremony at Government Secondary School, Life Camp, Abuja.
He said the distribution was intended to improve pupils’ reading abilities and access to digital learning resources.
He noted that early literacy was essential to pupils’ ability to understand other subjects, communicate effectively and develop critical thinking skills.
However, Hayo said providing textbooks and digital devices alone would not guarantee improved learning outcomes without their effective use by teachers and pupils.
‘We must ensure that these resources are properly utilised by teachers and pupils to achieve measurable improvements in learning outcomes,’ he said.
He urged school administrators to account for the textbooks and devices, protect them and ensure they were used for their intended purposes.
He also called on teachers to integrate the materials into classroom activities and make reading part of daily instruction.
Hayo urged parents to encourage their children to read at home and work with teachers to support their learning.
He said collaboration between government, development partners, education stakeholders and communities was necessary to address challenges in the education sector and improve learning outcomes in the FCT.
Clarify the school-level distribution. Tighten the literacy programme story. Align the school description