In a bold move to strengthen professional collaboration and improve education delivery in Nigerian schools, the Federal Ministry of Education has officially launched the “EDU REVAMP” Communities of Practice (CoPs)—a strategic initiative under the Quality Education and Learning Outcomes framework.
The launch event, which took place on Monday at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, also marked the commencement of a capacity-building workshop for 80 selected teachers and Ministry staff, aimed at equipping educators with 21st-century teaching tools and collaborative skills.
Declaring the event open, the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, described the initiative as a significant step in the ongoing national effort to revamp Nigeria’s education system. She explained that the CoPs are designed as learning communities that foster collaboration, innovation, and sustainable teacher professional development.
“These Communities of Practice are not just groups; they are hubs of shared knowledge, networks of collaboration, and platforms for continuous growth,” Prof. Ahmad stated.
“They will play a key role in improving teaching outcomes and building a digitally proficient and professionally supported teaching workforce.”
Prof. Ahmad highlighted the synergy between the CoPs and the EDU REVAMP digital platform, a tech-driven tool that will enhance learning through accessible content, trackable progress, and reward systems for teachers who complete training modules.
She called on teachers to embrace the digital shift, noting that the platform will offer both knowledge and tangible benefits.
“Having spent many years both in the classroom and in the field as a Professor of Science Education, I understand the challenges teachers face,” she said.
“I believe in the power of strong professional communities to maximize limited resources and to unlock the full potential of both educators and learners.”
The workshop, themed “Revamping Education through Collaboration, Innovation, and Practice,” embodies the core values of the initiative: peer learning, knowledge sharing, and continuous capacity building.
Education stakeholders at the event hailed the programme as a timely response to the growing demand for innovation and digitization in the education sector. They also expressed optimism that the initiative would improve teacher performance and student outcomes nationwide.
The “EDU REVAMP” CoPs initiative reflects the Ministry’s renewed focus on education reform, professional accountability, and digital transformation, aligning with broader goals to ensure quality, inclusive, and equitable education for all Nigerian learners.