FG unveils digital platform to host virtual classes for primary, secondary schools

The federal government has launched “Inspire Lives,” a real-time online classes platform for primary and secondary schools.

Boriowo Folasade, the ministry of education spokesperson, announced the move in a statement on Tuesday.

The ministry stated that the initiative is to expand equitable access to quality education for every Nigerian child.

In the statement, it said the Inspire Lives initiative is to “address the shortage of qualified teachers and ensure uninterrupted learning nationwide.”

The ministry said it will leverage technology to deliver live, interactive lessons directly to learners, regardless of their location or circumstances.

Tunji Alausa, minister of education,  was quoted as saying the programme will stream daily for junior and secondary school students.

He said the initiative will further expand its coverage to primary school pupils.

The platform, the minister added, offers live lessons from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 2:30 pm.

It covers junior school subjects like Basic Science, Mathematics, English Language, ICT, Agricultural Science, Basic Technology, Civic Education, French, Physical Education, Religious Studies, History, and Business Studies.

For senior school, the subjects include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English Language, Mathematics, Economics, Geography, Agricultural Science, Technical Drawing/Catering Craft, Civic Education, and Automobile Mechanics.

Certified master teachers deliver the lessons via Cisco Webex to ensure quality instruction.

The ministry said it has directed all state commissioners of education to nominate focal officers to coordinate ‘Inspire Lives’ activities.

The commissioners will disseminate programme details to school principals, oversee registration through support channels, and equip them with basic IT infrastructure and internet access.

The real-time online classes are open to all public and private schools across Nigeria.