ABU partners Chinese firm to tackle out-of-school crisis

FILE: -The Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Prof. Adamu Ahmad.

The Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University, Prof. Adamu Ahmed, has said the institution is committed to strengthening its distance learning programme through the deployment of digital technologies to expand access to quality education. Arewa PUNCH reports Ahmed stated this during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the university and DazzleView Intelligent Technology Co. Ltd in Guangzhou, China. This was according to a statement made available by Institute’s Director of Public Affairs, Auwalu Umar, to Arewa PUNCH on Thursday. The partnership is expected to deepen collaboration in educational technology, research, capacity building and industry engagement. The Vice-Chancellor said technology-driven educational solutions could help address one of the most pressing challenges facing developing countries — the growing number of out-of-school children. According to him, partnerships between universities and technology firms offer practical pathways for expanding access to quality education, particularly for underserved and vulnerable populations. “Collaborating with technology companies can help address one of the most pressing educational challenges facing many developing countries — the problem of out-of-school children,” Ahmed said. He added, “Effective pathways for expanding access to quality education for underserved and vulnerable populations can be explored by leveraging technology-enabled solutions. “This is an area where partnerships between universities and technology companies can make a truly transformative difference.” Ahmed described the agreement as a significant step toward advancing innovation and educational development. “The partnership between ABU and DazzleView presents an important opportunity to strengthen collaboration in educational technology, research, capacity building and industry engagement. Related News Abductions: Teachers, principals demand urgent action on school safety NANS backs NLC, NUT protests demanding rescue of abducted students 2026 Maltina Teacher of the Year winner to get car, N10m “Together, we can connect knowledge with practical application, transform ideas into solutions and ensure that technology serves as a powerful tool for inclusion and development,” he said. The Vice-Chancellor explained that the Memorandum of Understanding on smart education would serve as a foundation for a stronger and more productive relationship between both organisations. He expressed appreciation to DazzleView for its support to the