The Federal Government has announced plans to completely phase out the use of chalkboards in schools by 2027, as part of efforts to modernize teaching and learning across Nigeria.
Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, made the disclosure during a ministerial roundtable meeting in Abuja, stating that the Tinubu-led administration is committed to the digitalization of the education sector. He added that starting from 2026, the annual school census will also be fully digitalised.
According to Alausa, over 60,000 tablets have already been distributed to schoolchildren in Adamawa, Oyo, and Katsina States under the Airtech (Amazon Web Services) and BESDA programmes, with an additional 30,000 devices expected to arrive soon.
“We launched a smart board two weeks ago, and our goal is that by 2027, every school in Nigeria will have one. This is how we can deliver quality education to every child, regardless of where they live, their background, or their parents’ social status,” he said.
The minister explained that the introduction of interactive smart boards will gradually replace traditional chalkboards in public schools, creating a more engaging and technology-driven classroom environment.
He further noted that the new devices will enable teachers to integrate multimedia content, digital textbooks, and real-time classroom interactions, allowing students to listen, explore, and actively participate in the learning process.
