FCE Minna Students Seek More E-Learning Intervention, Hail TETFUND, E-DON

By Paschal Njoku,

Students of the Federal College of Education, Minna, have appealed to government at all levels to encourage more electronic learning interventions in the country.

They commended the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND), headed by Arch Sonny Ochono, as well as the founder of Electronic Education Initiative, Dr Idonuagbe Akogun, for the interventions.

Student Union Government Secretary of the institution, Comrade Japhet Paul, lauded TETFUND and E-DON for their efforts in advancing e-learning in the country’s educational system, particularly as it relates to higher institutions’ learning.

“I wish to express our profound appreciation to TETFUND and E-DON for their remarkable efforts in advancing Electronic Education in our institutions. Initiatives such as ClassPoint and recently the E-DON 3D Visualisation SIM PRO Software Technology are transforming the learning experience and bridging the gap between traditional and digital education in our Colleges of Education.

“We are equally grateful to TETFund for the QR Interactive Board deployed to our school, which has greatly enhanced the teaching and learning experience.

We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), Prof Pauline Chijoke, for his innovation and dedication to enhancing the Colleges of Education and also appreciate the Federal Ministry of Education for its continuous support and visionary leadership towards improving digital education across Nigeria. We look forward to more electronic education interventions that will further empower both students and educators,” Comrade Paul stated.

The E-Education Initiative is the African Continental Representative for ClassPoint, a Singapore-developed and US-based teaching and learning software platform, coordinated by Dr Akogun, a Nigerian-American Diaspora, who is a National Merit Award recipient for his work on Global Education Technology and Partnerships.

From AI-powered tutors to virtual classrooms and interactive smart platforms, technology is transforming the Nigerian education landscape. Artificial intelligence now assists students in real-time learning, helping teachers personalise lessons and improving access to quality education beyond physical classrooms.

Digital learning is also bridging geographical gaps, offering students in remote areas the chance to learn from global resources. This growing shift towards e-education signals progress and positions Nigeria to compete in a technology-driven world.

However, the rise of AI and e-learning also exposes deep-rooted challenges from poor internet connectivity and limited access to digital devices to questions about affordability, equity, and the loss of human interaction in learning. Many schools, especially in rural areas, still struggle with the basic infrastructure required for digital education.