Due to lack of educational materials Dr.Sylvester Juwe, the founder of EDATECH, has urged the government to empower students with digital tools, to develop the country’s education sector.
He stated that equipping educators with the skills to leverage AI tools effectively would empower them to maximise technology’s impact on student learning.
“World Book Day serves as a reminder of the power of knowledge. Yet, in Sub-Saharan Africa, access to even basic resources like books remains limited. Equipping schools with a diverse range of resources, from physical books to digital tools, can ignite a passion for learning in every child.
“Imagine a leading tech company working alongside the Ministry of Education to develop culturally relevant, AI-powered platforms accessible to every child. Local school leaders can co-create programmes that incorporate the local language and cultural stories, making learning more engaging and relevant,” he stated.
The startup recently launched, EDATECH, an artificial intelligent-powered platform, aimed at revolutionising education and unlocking every student’s potential with real-time, adaptive assessments that go beyond multiple-choice, mimicking real exams to pinpoint individual strengths and weaknesses.
Juwe disclosed that the application bridge is a significant obstacle in Sub-Saharan Africa’s diverse linguistic landscape.
“E-books and educational apps with translation features can open a world of knowledge in various languages. Students can learn in their native language while acquiring additional languages, fostering a deeper connection to their education,” he explained.
He stressed that to reform Nigeria’s economy, there was a need to individulize education among students.
He revealed that overcrowded classrooms and limited resources stifled the potential of millions, creating a stark contrast to the global average of 25 students per teacher.
Juwe called for public-private partnerships among governments, non-governmental organisations, and the private sector to create innovative learning solutions.
