By Abimbola Bamgbose
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has declared open the training of teachers on the Artificial Intelligence–powered Teaching and Learning Platform, “Ogun Learn,” describing it as a historic milestone in the state’s drive to build a technology-driven education system.
Speaking at the official launch of the platform and the commencement of the teacher training programme, Governor Abiodun affirmed that education remains the most powerful foundation for societal growth and transformation, stressing that Ogun State has made a deliberate choice to embrace innovation and abandon outdated teaching and learning methods.
Governor Abiodun noted that the state’s experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, when digital classes were introduced to sustain learning amid school closures, reinforced the administration’s resolve to deploy technology not as an emergency measure but as a long-term strategy for quality education delivery.
He said the Ogun Learn platform reflects the government’s firm belief that every child, regardless of location or background, deserves access to quality education supported by modern technology.
According to him, the AI-powered platform is a comprehensive digital agenda designed to modernise teaching and learning across schools in the state, offering curriculum-aligned learning resources, interactive academic support for students and a dedicated mobile application that enables teachers to plan lessons, deliver instruction, assess learners and track performance more efficiently.
He reiterated that Ogun State’s leadership in education is demonstrated through action, citing investments in education technology, accreditation as a digital and professional certification hub, establishment of startup centres and initiatives such as the Google Skills Fund, e-governance, e-teach and other digital reforms targeted at improving access, equity, transparency and learning outcomes.
Governor Abiodun disclosed that the Ministry of Education has been fully digitalised, with continuous digital training provided for teachers and administrative officers to equip them with the skills and competencies needed in a modern education ecosystem.
Earlier in his welcome address, Professor Arigbabu described the Artificial Intelligence-powered Learning Enhancement and Academic Resource Network as second to none, expressing confidence that stakeholders from across the country would visit Ogun State to understudy the initiative.
He welcomed participants to what he described as the future of learning and a smarter way to educate learners in the state.
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