By Mohammed Abubakar Dutse
As part of its efforts to recover the dwindling fortune of education in the state, the Jigawa state government has taken a bold initiative with the launch of education reform programme aimed at reforming the sector.
Tagged, Unified New Improvement of Teaching and Education (JigawaUnite), the initiative is being implemented with active collaboration with the New Globe, as a major step toward improving the quality of public primary education across the state.
The programne, which is being implemented under the supervision of the Ministry of Basic Education and the Jigawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), aims to raise teaching standards, improve learning outcomes, and modernize classroom instruction for thousands of pupils.
Under the programme, teachers are equipped with a tablets preloaded with structured lessons and performance-tracking software, giving them the support needed to deliver stronger, more consistent instruction across the state.
The first phase of implementation of the programme has been completed in Dutse, where a 10-day Wave 1 training for teachers and school leaders was conducted. The next waves of training would take place in Gumel and Hadejia LGAs.
Olusanya Omojola, the Acting Managing Director of the JigawaUNITE, in a statement on Wednesday said the project was being implemented in order to transform education system.
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The Official maintained that the programme seeks to raise teaching standards, improve learning outcomes, and modernize classroom instruction for thousands of pupils.
It highlighted that the initiative, implemented under the Ministry of Basic Education and Jigawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), would provide teachers with training and digital tools to enhance their teaching skills.
“Over 1,449 teachers and 250 head teachers will participate in an intensive induction program to be held across the state. The programme is based on a global model proven in countries like Rwanda, Kenya, and Liberia.
“It combines teacher coaching, real-time classroom data, and proven pedagogical methods to deliver measurable improvements in foundational literacy and numeracy,” the statement added.
The statement also said the state government aims is to ensure that every child has access to quality education, supported by well-trained teachers and modern tools.
It noted that the programme is expected to bring about significant improvements in the state’s education sector when implemented as designed.
“JigawaUNITE is powered by a global model already proven in countries such as Rwanda, Kenya, and Liberia, as well as in several Nigerian states, combining teacher coaching, real-time classroom data, and proven pedagogical methods to deliver measurable improvements in foundational literacy and numeracy.”
The Commissioner for Basic Education, Dr. Lawan Yunusa Danzomo who hailed the programme, described it as life-changing. But he challenged the benefitting teachers to take advantage of the opportunity to hone their skills to enable them excel in their chosen field.
His words, “As teachers, you are the umbrella of success. You are the models. You are the champions of change.
‘The Jigawa State Government, under the leadership of Governor Umar Namadi, has introduced these reforms to ensure our teachers are equipped and empowered to guide the next generation. You are role models, and your conduct and commitment shape the future of our society.”
Bello Ballama, the executive secretary of SUBEB in the state said the Board was fully committed to ensuring that every teacher in the state was trained, equipped, and supported through this initiative, saying, “JigawaUNITE is not a one-time intervention. It is a long-term investment in the future of our children and our education system.”
Abdulkadir Yunusa, the chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) remarked that the programme was already making a clear impression:
“I have seen very rigorous changes. Teachers are telling me they are now receiving clear training
that will help them shift their mindset. With this level of training, head teachers and teachers will
gain the skills and knowledge to properly engage students and teach them well.
“We are very much happy, and I feel very excited about what I’ve seen.
In the months ahead, parents, teachers, and communities across Jigawa can expect to see more energized classrooms, more confident teachers, and more engaged pupils.
“By focusing on foundational literacy and numeracy, the programme aims to build the basic skills every child needs to succeed.
“JigawaUNITE is more than a programne, It is a promise to ensure that every child in Jigawa has access to quality education, supported by well-trained teachers, modern tools, and a vision for success that includes everyone,’ he declared.
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