Stakeholders in the education sector have urged the government to redesign the school curriculum to meet the 21st century demands.
This was the consensus at the 2021 African Edutech Conference organised by the Nigerian British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) and Education First Nigeria Limited (Edufirst.ng).
The President NBCC, Mrs Bisi Adeyemi said the conference was designed to explore the role of technology in the education sector and showcase the innovation and creativity of young people.
She said it was imperative for Nigeria, and Africa at large to adopt a blended learning approach to reposition education in Africa and ensure students remain competitive in the age of globalisation.
She said: “With over 70 per cent of its population under 30, Africa has one of the youngest population in the world. The infrastructure deficit has resulted in a significant skills gap amongst our young population. A key factor that is shaping the future of education in Africa is Technology. With mobile penetration now standing at over 50 percent, the story of increasing technology adoption in Africa continues to break records, no doubt driven by the young ‘mobile-first’ generation.”
The Nation
