FG introduces AI, robotics, cybersecurity in new curriculum

Dr. Aminu Makama Ilelah of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, hailed the review as timely and aligned with global best practices, particularly with its emphasis on digital literacy, entrepreneurship, and vocational skills. He argued that the inclusion of employability-driven subjects could reduce youth unemployment.

“Students that learn these hands-on subjects and practicalize them in school will likely be self-employed after they leave school,” he said.

However, Dr. Ilelah warned that the absence of trained personnel and proper facilities could derail the initiative. “Where will you get the digital literacy teachers the government is talking about, especially in public schools where many cannot even operate a desktop computer?” he asked, stressing that subjects like robotics, plumbing, or cosmetology require real equipment, not improvisation.

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