By Okeoghene Akubuike
Abuja – The National Commission For Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC) says ICT occupies significant position in the provision of mass literacy and lifelong learning.
Prof. Abba Haladu, NMEC Executive Secretary, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Tuesday that it uses would improve learning.
“Indeed, ICT is used in the areas of education.
“We have to continue to leverage on the importance of ICTs in the provision of mass literacy and lifelong learning among our population.
“So it has been in use and the theme of this year’s literacy celebration is literacy in a digital world is just to push us to do more and ensure we use the ICTs for inclusive education among all
categories of population in Nigeria.’
Speaking on some of the commission’s achievements in reducing literacy in the country, the executive secretary said the commission embarked on educational projects across the country.
“The commission has built a number of community learning centres in some of the states.
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“The commission has rolled out a programme for rural facilitators’ scheme; whereby close to 800 basic literacy classes have been opened in all the states at least 21 in each of the states and the Federal
Capital Territory.
“The commission pays for the facilitators allowances; the commission also provides the learning materials.
“The commission has also produced key policy documents including the policy guidelines for mass literacy, adult and non-formal education.
“The commission has also developed communication strategy for the purpose of sensitization, mobilization and enlightenment.
“The commission has also provided capacity building for staff of the commission and some staff of the agencies for mass education and other achievements we have recorded in recent times.’’