Mr. Toyin Joseph Larayintan, Director of Zion Study Centre, has called on the government to speed up investment in technology-driven learning systems. The appeal aims to keep education uninterrupted for Nigerian children facing ongoing insecurity and school abductions.
The call came during the monthly Echoes of Zion programme at the Zion Study Centre. Larayintan said recurring school attacks and student kidnappings show the need for alternative learning platforms. “The future of education cannot depend solely on physical classrooms. Technology offers a pathway for continuous learning, especially at a time when many parents are worried about the safety of their children. We must invest in digital infrastructure, virtual classrooms, broadband connectivity, and teacher training to ensure that learning never stops,” he stated. Larayintan cited examples from South Korea, Finland and the United States where high internet access and digital curricula helped sustain learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. He added that such systems would also give Nigerian youths skills to compete globally. He urged policymakers, development partners and the private sector to prioritise educational technology.