The Lagos State Government has stressed the need for the responsible use of technology in schools following the completion of a three-day training programme on digital pedagogy and Artificial Intelligence, AI, for selected secondary school teachers across the six education districts and the Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board (LASTVEB).

The workshop, themed “Digital Pedagogy And Artificial Intelligence (AI) For Teachers On GLs 15–17”, was held from Wednesday, April 8 to Friday, April 10, 2026, and ended with the issuance of a communiqué.

In a statement, the state government said the training, organised by the State Teaching Service Commission, was flagged off at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, LCCI, Hall as part of efforts to improve teaching and learning outcomes in public schools.

Speaking at the opening, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Tolani Ali-Balogun, described the introduction of AI-focused training as timely, noting that the education sector is rapidly evolving due to technological advancement.

He urged teachers to incorporate digital teaching methods, artificial intelligence and problem-solving skills into their classroom practice, stressing the need to stay updated with emerging techniques to remain effective.

Ali-Balogun noted that modern teaching strategies should promote creativity, productivity and mutual respect in the learning environment, adding that the initiative aligns with the education and technology pillar of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES Plus Agenda.

He also commended the governor for his commitment to improving the education sector through continuous capacity development programmes for teachers.

In her welcome address, the Chairman of the State Teaching Service Commission, TESCOM, Victoria Mopelola Peregrino, said the training goes beyond the use of digital tools, describing it as a shift in mindset from teacher-centred to learner-centred teaching.

She said the programme is designed to boost teachers’ creativity and encourage the use of innovative teaching methods to support the state’s education and technology goals.

Peregrino urged participants to maximise the opportunity to improve their skills and enhance students’ performance, while remaining mindful of ethical considerations, including responsible use of technology and data privacy.

“To all the participants here today, remember that you are agents of change. I challenge you therefore not to allow the knowledge and skills you will acquire here to end in this room; cascade it to your colleagues and downlines. Let it have a ripple effect through your classrooms, your schools and your communities. You have the power to shape a generation that is not only digitally literate but also adaptable, ethical, and forward-thinking.”
With this training, you will have the opportunity to critically examine and explore different types of digital pedagogy and Artificial Intelligence that can be used in the classroom and address practical concerns about its usage. But let me emphasise that AI is not a replacement for teachers, but a support system to strengthen your effectiveness in the classroom. Your role as educators remains central and irreplaceable,” she added.