The Sokoto State Government has announced plans to fully digitalise its basic and primary education system within the next two years as part of efforts to boost teaching and learning across the state.

Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Ahmed Ala, disclosed this in Abuja on Monday, stressing that a digital education system would not only enhance quality learning but also strengthen government supervision of teachers and policy implementation.

“We want to fully digitise the information system in basic and secondary education in Sokoto State. This will help us to assess teachers’ and principals’ performance on key indicators, including teaching and regularity in classes,” Ala explained.

The initiative, known as the Education Management Information System (EMIS), is already enabling the government to rank schools in the state. Institutions with 14 points or more are classified as “very good,” while those with six points or fewer fall under the “poor” category.

According to Ala, the platform will serve as a comprehensive database covering infrastructure, ICT facilities, libraries, and other essential areas. It will also make vital information readily available to development partners, helping to identify gaps and guide effective planning and execution.

A similar framework, the Teachers Management Information System (TMIS), is being developed to monitor and support academic staff performance.

The commissioner also highlighted the government’s commitment to teacher development, acknowledging that quality educators are central to achieving a literate society. “We are radically and vigorously undertaking teacher training because we discovered that many teachers lack the necessary knowledge, skills, and competence to teach effectively. So far, we have trained 2,500 teachers in two phases,” he revealed.

He assured that the state government would continue to invest in teacher capacity and digital infrastructure, positioning Sokoto as a model for modern education in Nigeria.