The Federal Ministry of Education has launched the Inspire Live(s) Online Real-Time Classes Initiative, a nationwide digital learning programme aimed at expanding access to quality education for schoolchildren across Nigeria.
According to a statement released by the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo, on Tuesday, described the initiative as a groundbreaking programme designed to expand equitable access to quality learning for every Nigerian child, adding that it aligns with the “Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.”The statement added that the programme was created to address long-standing challenges in the education sector, including shortages of qualified teachers and disruptions to learning.
By streaming live, interactive lessons directly to students, the ministry said Inspire Live(s) “democratises access to quality education and ensures that no child is left behind regardless of location or circumstance.”
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, confirmed that full implementation has begun.
He noted that the rollout “is underway, with expansion set to cover all classes from Primary 1 to Senior Secondary 3.”Currently, the Inspire platform hosts online classes for JSS and SSS students. The ministry said the classes hold “Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.” and are delivered by “certified master teachers using Cisco Webex.”The subjects available for Junior Secondary School learners include Basic Science, Mathematics, English Language, ICT, Agricultural Science, Basic Technology, Civic Education, French, Physical Education, Religious Studies, History, and Business Studies.
Subjects for Senior Secondary School learners include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English Language, Mathematics, Economics, Geography, Agricultural Science, Technical Drawing/Catering Craft, Civic Education, and Automobile Mechanics.In a bid to ensure it is embraced by all students in the country, the ministry said it had directed all state Commissioners for Education to take specific steps.
“These include nominating “a State Focal Officer to coordinate Inspire Live(s) activities,” and circulating “programme details to all public and private school principals.”The ministry further instructed states to “ensure designated schools are equipped with basic ICT facilities and internet connectivity,” emphasising that the programme requires minimum digital capability for seamless delivery.
The statement added that registration for participation “is strictly to be conducted by school principals via the Inspire support channels.”It further said that the online classes are not restricted to government institutions, noting that the programme “is open to all public and private schools in the country to access.”The rise of the internet has provided opportunities for young Nigerians to gain access to information that could benefit them. While some utilize the opportunity to learn, others use it for some other shady things.
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