In a major move to modernise classroom learning and bring Nigeria’s education system in line with global standards, the Federal Government has announced plans to phase out the use of chalkboards in schools by 2027.
The Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, made this known during a ministerial roundtable in Abuja, stating that the transition to smart boards is part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration’s commitment to bridging the digital divide in education.
According to Alausa, the introduction of technology-driven learning tools is already underway in classrooms across the country. “We launched a smart board two weeks ago,” he revealed. “By 2027, every school in Nigeria will have one. This is how we intend to deliver quality education to every child, regardless of location or social background.”
The minister explained that the new digital boards would make teaching and learning more interactive by integrating multimedia content, digital textbooks, and real-time collaborative tools, marking a significant shift from the traditional chalk-and-talk approach.
Alausa further disclosed that over 60,000 learning tablets have already been distributed to pupils in Adamawa, Oyo, and Katsina States under the Airtech (Amazon Web Services) and BESDA programmes, with an additional 30,000 devices expected in the coming months.
He also announced that starting from 2026, the Federal Government will fully digitalise the annual school census to allow for real-time tracking of educational data and outcomes — a move expected to enhance planning, transparency, and accountability in the education sector.
“This is not just about replacing boards,” Alausa added. “It’s about redefining how learning happens in our classrooms and ensuring that Nigerian students are equipped with the digital skills needed to compete globally.”
The initiative has been widely praised as a bold step toward transforming Nigeria’s education landscape and preparing the next generation for a technology-driven future.