Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Wednesday unveiled a first-of-its-kind Artificial Intelligence-powered Teaching and Learning Platform, called the Ogun Learning Enhancement and Academic Resource Network (OgunLearn).
The initiative, aimed at repositioning the state’s education sector for 21st-century learning, was officially launched at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Abeokuta.
Speaking at the program, Governor Abiodun said the initiative would provide comprehensive lesson resources and interactive learning support for students, as well as enabling teachers to plan lessons, access teaching materials and track performance more efficiently.
The governor stated that the digital platform was designed not only to deliver educational content but also to nurture accountability, analytical thinking and lifelong learning skills among learners.
He explained that “Today, OgunLearn reflects our firm belief that every child, regardless of location or background, deserves access to quality education enhanced by technology.
“The initiative represents foresight, innovation and a deliberate effort to prepare children and youths for the future rather than the past.”
He maintained that OgunLearn is a digital education tool developed to modernise teaching and learning across schools in the state, promote creativity, digital thinking and self-paced learning.
Gov Abiodun disclosed that “We are today the only state in the federation that operates a Skills Qualifications Awarding Body.
“We are also an accredited training centre that enables our learners to become globally recognised digital professionals”.
The governor said exposing students to AI concepts would help build a workforce capable of innovating locally, competing globally and attracting high-value investments, adding that the initiative was a key component of the broader Education Digital Transformation Agenda (OGSERA), through which the state has embraced technology to strengthen institutions, empower teachers and improve learning outcomes.
He noted further that the State has become a national reference point in Technical and Vocational Education and Training, as it pioneered the Learner Identification System, which has now been adopted nationally by the Federal Government, the initiative it called the Examination Learner Identification Number.
“This is a clear testament that Ogun State is leading in education innovation,” Abiodun said.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, recalled how the state leveraged technology during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure uninterrupted learning, adding that OgunLearn has further consolidated the state’s leadership in the education sector.
Also speaking, the Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board, Evang Olalekan Ifede, described the AI-powered platform as the future of education, urging teachers across the state to fully utilize its capabilities to enhance teaching and learning.
