Gombe, EIDU partnership boost learning for 11,000 pupils

The Gombe State Government has launched an innovative education initiative in partnership with global education technology organisation EIDU aimed at improving learning outcomes in public primary schools across the state. The programme, which is already benefiting more than 11,000 pupils, forms part of the education reform agenda of Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, Governor of Gombe State, […]

The Gombe State Government has launched an innovative education initiative in partnership with global education technology organisation EIDU aimed at improving learning outcomes in public primary schools across the state.

The programme, which is already benefiting more than 11,000 pupils, forms part of the education reform agenda of Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, Governor of Gombe State, who has prioritised improving the quality of basic education and addressing the challenge of poor learning outcomes among young learners.

Under the initiative, over 11,500 pupils in 16 public primary schools across three local government areas are currently participating in the programme’s first phase.

The project also includes the training of more than 300 teachers who are being equipped with new teaching strategies and digital tools designed to enhance classroom instruction.

Speaking during an interview on Trust TV, the Commissioner for Education in Gombe State, Aishatu Umar Maigari, said the government recognised early that improving school enrolment alone would not automatically translate into better learning outcomes.

“It is one thing to take children to school, it is another thing to retain them, and it is another thing for them to actually learn,” she said.

According to the commissioner, the goal of the state government is to ensure that pupils acquire strong foundational skills in literacy and numeracy at the early stages of their education.

She explained that the partnership with EIDU introduces a structured and technology-driven teaching model that helps teachers deliver lessons more effectively while improving pupils’ engagement in the classroom.

Through the programme, participating schools are equipped with digital learning tools and structured lesson guides that support teachers in delivering consistent and well-organised instruction.

Maigari noted that the programme incorporates individualised learning through the use of digital devices equipped with specialised educational software designed to strengthen core literacy skills.

These skills include phonemic awareness, vocabulary development, reading fluency and comprehension, which are considered critical for building strong academic foundations among primary school pupils.

“The programme breaks the traditional teacher-centred classroom model and allows each child to interact with the learning process,” she explained.

Another key feature of the initiative is the availability of real-time performance data, which allows education administrators to monitor classroom activities and track pupils’ progress across participating schools.