FG To Integrate AI In Education System – Alausa

The Federal Government has said efforts were being made to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the country’s teaching and learning process.

The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, said the role of AI in improving teaching and learning must be harnessed to improve the country’s education.

Naijaonpoint reports that Alausa stated this on Friday, during a ministerial briefing to mark the International Day of Education.

The theme for the 2025 commemoration is ‘AI and Education: Preserving Human Agency in a World of Automation’.

Represented by the Ministry’s Director of Polytechnics, Dr Ejeh Usman, the Minister noted that while questions abound about the challenges of using AI, its potential cannot be ignored.

“As we navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI), it is crucial that we prioritize human agency in education.

“We must ensure that AI enhances, rather than replaces, educators’ vital role in shaping young minds.

“Our vision is to harness the potential of AI to augment teaching and learning, while safeguarding the unique qualities that make us human.

“We aim to create an education system that seamlessly integrates AI, empowering students to thrive in a world where automation is increasingly prevalent,” he said.

The Minister of Education highlighted the government has integrated elements of AI for teachers and students for enhanced personal learning and development.

“We have Inspire for students, this brings the classroom closer, while Ignite for teachers helps educators put lesson plans together.

“Tertiary Information System (TIS) portal has been developed to house the data of undergraduates in tertiary institutions part of data digitalization.

“Nigeria Learning Passport is designed to provide online materials for students in primary, junior and secondary which provide free access to more than 15,000 learning content for students across the country.

“We also have digitalized services, the processes of evaluation and accreditation of academic records are now being automated, therefore making the process less cumbersome,” he stated.

Mr Alausa reaffirmed his commitment to strengthen collaborations with international partners, education experts and educators to ensure that the approach used is in line with best practices.

He said the ministry was ready to establish an AI in Education Task Force to develop guidelines and standards for teacher training.