The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has delivered 1,662 educational digital contents to the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the donation was done through Kim Pankyu, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nigeria.
The materials were handed over on Monday in Abuja at a ceremony to mark the significant milestone in the Smart Education project, a collaborative initiative between KOICA and UBEC that began in 2021. The digital contents, which are targeted at Primary 4-6 pupils and Junior Secondary School (JSS) 1 student, focuses on mathematics and science subjects to help improve teaching and learning outcomes in the classrooms.
The ambassador said that education was key to the development of any nation, especially in the digital age. According to him, providing schools with access to high quality digital resources is essential for students’ growth and future success.
 “A lot of efforts from experts in Korea and Nigeria have been put in place to make the vision a reality. “Therefore, I am confident that this package of digital contents that will be made available across Nigeria will enrich learning experiences and helping students’ educational development.’’
Kim said that the ceremony represented South Korea’s shared commitment to quality education in Nigeria and strengthening of bilateral cooperation through the collaboration between KOICA and UBEC. “The educational digital contents are expected to be disseminated across the 37 smart schools and other public schools in Nigeria,” he said.
The ambassador also reiterated his government’s willingness in supporting the education sector in Nigeria.
On his part, the Executive Secretary of UBEC, Dr Hamid Bobboyi, expressed appreciation to the ambassador over the Korea Government’s support in improving basic education in Nigeria through smart technologies. 

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