{"id":16053,"date":"2026-11-12T15:45:52","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T15:45:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/12\/fct-distributes-3530-textbooks-357-digital-devices-to-35-schools-businessday-ng\/"},"modified":"2026-11-12T15:45:52","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T15:45:52","slug":"fct-distributes-3530-textbooks-357-digital-devices-to-35-schools-businessday-ng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/12\/fct-distributes-3530-textbooks-357-digital-devices-to-35-schools-businessday-ng\/","title":{"rendered":"FCT distributes 3,530 textbooks, 357 digital devices to 35 schools &#8211; Businessday NG"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration has distributed 3,530 copies of Let\u2019s Read textbooks and 357 digital learning devices to 35 public primary schools under the EIDU Digital Learning Programme.\n<\/p>\n<p>The programme supports more than 10,000 learners across the participating schools, according to Danlami Hayo, FCT Mandate Secretary for Education.\n<\/p>\n<p>Hayo disclosed this on Wednesday during the flag-off ceremony at Government Secondary School, Life Camp, Abuja.\n<\/p>\n<p>He said the distribution was intended to improve pupils\u2019 reading abilities and access to digital learning resources.\n<\/p>\n<p>He noted that early literacy was essential to pupils\u2019 ability to understand other subjects, communicate effectively and develop critical thinking skills.<\/p>\n<p>However, Hayo said providing textbooks and digital devices alone would not guarantee improved learning outcomes without their effective use by teachers and pupils.\n<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe must ensure that these resources are properly utilised by teachers and pupils to achieve measurable improvements in learning outcomes,\u201d he said.\n<\/p>\n<p>He urged school administrators to account for the textbooks and devices, protect them and ensure they were used for their intended purposes.\n<\/p>\n<p>He also called on teachers to integrate the materials into classroom activities and make reading part of daily instruction.\n<\/p>\n<p>Hayo urged parents to encourage their children to read at home and work with teachers to support their learning.<\/p>\n<p>He said collaboration between government, development partners, education stakeholders and communities was necessary to address challenges in the education sector and improve learning outcomes in the FCT.\n<\/p>\n<p>Clarify the school-level distribution. 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