The Federal Capital Territory Universal Basic Education Board (FCT UBEB) says the Model Smart School located in Karshi is leveraging modern technology to enhance teaching methods and improve students’ academic performance.
The acting Executive Chairman of the board, Mrs Florence Wenegieme, made the remark during a familiarisation visit to the institution in Abuja on Monday.
She explained that the facility was established by the Universal Basic Education Commission with support from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) to introduce advanced technology into the learning environment.
Wenegieme said the visit was aimed at evaluating the condition of the facilities and identifying operational challenges facing the school, noting that the smart school concept was introduced to encourage innovation within Nigeria’s education system.
According to her, the institution is equipped with modern classrooms, interactive digital learning tools and well-furnished science laboratories designed to support improved teaching and learning.
“This initiative represents a major step toward delivering a technology-driven and globally competitive education system for students,” she said.
During the tour, the school principal, Mr Ado Murtala, guided the UBEB chairman and her management team around key facilities, including the Content Development Studio, which forms a central part of the smart school programme.
Other facilities inspected were the school clinic, the Information and Communication Technology laboratory, student hostels and residential quarters for teachers.
Murtala noted that KOICA played a major role in the development of the school’s infrastructure, including the establishment of the Content Development Studio, provision of internet services and training programmes for teachers.
He also highlighted challenges affecting the school, including inadequate access to basic amenities such as water and electricity, as well as shortages of both teaching and non-teaching staff.
Despite these difficulties, he said the institution secured third place in a competition involving six smart schools supported by KOICA in 2025.
Responding to the concerns raised, Wenegieme assured that the issues would be brought to the attention of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, who she said remained committed to improving education in the territory.
She further encouraged members of the school community to take collective responsibility for the institution’s growth, stressing that meaningful development requires collaboration among stakeholders.
Wenegieme added that while government investment is crucial, non-governmental organisations and development partners must also contribute toward ensuring the effective running of the school and sustaining quality education.