Dr. Grace Adagba Nominated to National EdTech Committee, Reaffirms Commitment to Digital Learning
By Genesis Ogiri
ABUJA, June 30, 2026 – The Executive Chairman of the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Grace Adagba, has been nominated to serve on the National Educational Technology (EdTech) Committee, representing Benue State, in a move that underscores her growing role in advancing digital learning and educational innovation in Nigeria.
Dr. Adagba received the nomination during the Federal Ministry of Education–Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Roundtable on Digital Resources held in Abuja. The high-level engagement brought together education administrators, policymakers, development partners, and technology experts to deliberate on strategies for integrating digital solutions into Nigeria's basic education system.
Expressing appreciation for the recognition,
Dr. Adagba described her nomination as both an honour and a significant responsibility. She said the appointment provides another opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of digital education in Nigeria while representing the interests and aspirations of Benue State at the national level.
According to her, the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board remains steadfast in its commitment to preparing learners and teachers for the realities of a technology-driven world. She noted that digital education has become indispensable to improving learning outcomes, expanding access to quality education, and equipping pupils with the skills required for the 21st-century economy.
As part of its ongoing digital transformation agenda, Dr. Adagba disclosed that the board has commenced the establishment of 13 Digital Learning Centres across selected public schools in Benue State. The initiative, she explained, is designed to expose pupils and teachers to modern digital learning tools, strengthen classroom instruction, and foster innovation within the state's basic education sector.
She further reaffirmed the board's resolve to leverage strategic partnerships, emerging technologies, and available digital resources to improve teaching and learning across public primary and junior secondary schools. She emphasized that collaboration among governments, development partners, and private sector stakeholders remains critical to achieving sustainable progress in educational technology.
Dr. Adagba also noted that Benue State's digital education initiatives align with the vision of Governor Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, whose administration has prioritized the revitalization of the education sector through infrastructure development, innovation, improved teacher capacity, and the deployment of technology to enhance service delivery.
Stakeholders at the roundtable
Dr. Adagba's nomination to the National EdTech Committee is widely regarded as a significant milestone for Benue State, reinforcing its position in national conversations on educational reform and digital transformation. Observers believe her experience in basic education administration and commitment to innovation will contribute meaningfully to shaping policies and initiatives aimed at strengthening technology-driven learning across Nigeria.
