The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is set to launch the second phase of its educational intervention at the Ekiti Smart School, Ijan-Ekiti, in Gbonyin Local Government Area of Ekiti State.
The Executive Chairman of the Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Professor Femi Akinwumi, disclosed this while receiving a delegation from the South Korean agency, which visited the Smart School project for an in-depth survey.
Akinwumi expressed excitement over the forthcoming support from the South Korean Government, noting that the second phase of the intervention would significantly enhance the school’s capacity and extend its reach to rural areas across the state. He praised KOICA’s dedication to strengthening smart education in Ekiti and reiterated the Oyebanji-led administration’s commitment to advancing basic education through technology-driven policies. He stated that integrating smart technology would foster critical thinking and creativity among students.
The SUBEB chairman also appreciated KOICA and the South Korean Government for their continued investment in the state’s education sector. He highlighted key areas of support, including capacity-building programs for teachers and policymakers, the provision of modern facilities such as a Digital Smart Studio, and collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) to train teachers in content development and the use of digital learning tools.
In response, KOICA Deputy Country Director, Baik Kihyun, commended the Ekiti State Government for its commitment to educational innovation. He acknowledged the state’s remarkable performance among the six pilot states chosen for the project in Nigeria and expressed optimism that the second phase of the intervention would further improve the Smart School, enhance digital learning infrastructure, and strengthen teacher training programs.
Kihyun also expressed gratitude for the warm reception from the state government and reaffirmed KOICA’s dedication to supporting smart education initiatives in Nigeria.
