- Safiu Kehinde
The Federal Government has launched real-time online classes for both junior and senior secondary school students across Nigeria.
The programme, launched under the Inspire Live(s) Initiative, was reportedly designed to expand equitable access to quality learning for every Nigerian child.
This was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Ministry of Education’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folashade.
According to the statement, the initiative which cut across both private and public schools was designed to solve the issue of persistent shortage of qualified teachers and need to guarantee uninterrupted learning.
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, as quoted in the statement confirmed that full implementation of the initiative is currently underway with proposed plan to expand the scope to primary schools.
The online classes currently stream daily on Inspire Platform between 8:00am to 2:30pm from Mondays to Fridays.
Subjects offered to Junior Secondary School students in the classes include Basic Science, Mathematics, English Language, ICT, Agricultural Science, and Basic Technology amongst others.
In the same vein, subjects offered to Senior Secondary School students include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English Language, Mathematics, Economics, Geography, Agricultural Science, Technical Drawing/Catering Craft, Civic Education, and Automobile Mechanics.
The statement read; “The Federal Ministry of Education has launched the nationwide rollout of the Inspire Live(s) Online Real- Time Classes Initiative, a groundbreaking programme designed to expand equitable access to quality learning for every Nigerian child, in alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
“This transformative initiative targets the persistent shortage of qualified teachers and the need to guarantee uninterrupted learning across the country.
“By deploying technology to deliver live, interactive lessons directly to learners, Inspire Live(s) democratises access to quality education and ensures that no child is left behind regardless of location or circumstance.
“The Honourable Minister of Education, Chief (Dr.) Maruf Tunji Alausa (FAMedS), CON, confirmed that full implementation is underway, with expansion set to cover all classes from Primary 1 to Senior Secondary
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“Currently, the Inspire platform streams daily online classes for Junior and Senior Secondary Schools, featuring:
• JSS 1, JSS 2, and SS 2 classes
• Live lessons Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Subjects offered:
JSS: Basic Science, Mathematics, English Language, ICT, Agricultural Science, Basic Technology, Civic Education, French, Physical Education, Religious Studies, History, and Business Studies.
SSS: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English Language, Mathematics, Economics, Geography, Agricultural Science, Technical Drawing/Catering Craft, Civic Education, and Automobile Mechanics.
“Classes delivered by certified master teachers using Cisco Webex.
“To ensure seamless nationwide implementation, the Ministry has notified all Honourable Commissioners of Education to:
“Nominate a State Focal Officer to coordinate Inspire Live(s) activities;
“Circulate programme details to all public and private school principals;
“Ensure designated schools are equipped with basic ICT facilities and internet connectivity; and
“Oversee completion of registration strictly to be conducted by school principals via the Inspire support channels.
“This REAL-TIME ONLINE CLASSES is open to ALL PUBLIC and PRIVATE SCHOOLS in the Country to access.
“For participation and further enquiries, schools and stakeholders are advised to visit inspire.education.gov.ng or contact the Ministry’s Desk Officers: Mrs. Abdulrasheed Ganiyat – 07065762023; Mrs. Idayat Mohammed – 09039191716; and Mr. Ado Abdulmalik – 08055610079.”