The Federal Ministry of Education has launched the nationwide implementation of the Inspire Live(s)! Online Real-Time Classes Initiative, a digital learning programme aimed at expanding equitable access to quality education for all Nigerian children.
The initiative, announced on Tuesday in a statement signed by the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo, is designed to address long-standing challenges in the education sector, including a shortage of qualified teachers and frequent disruptions to learning.
According to the statement, the programme aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and seeks to “democratise access to quality education” by streaming live, interactive lessons directly to students across the country.
Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, confirmed that full implementation is underway, with expansion planned to cover all classes from Primary 1 to Senior Secondary 3.
Currently, the Inspire platform hosts online classes for Junior and Senior Secondary School students. The classes run Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and are delivered by certified master teachers using Cisco Webex.
Subjects for Junior Secondary learners include Basic Science, Mathematics, English Language, ICT, Agricultural Science, Basic Technology, Civic Education, French, Physical Education, Religious Studies, History, and Business Studies.
Senior Secondary learners have access to lessons in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English Language, Mathematics, Economics, Geography, Agricultural Science, Technical Drawing/Catering Craft, Civic Education, and Automobile Mechanics.
To ensure broad participation, the ministry has directed state Commissioners for Education to nominate State Focal Officers to coordinate activities, disseminate programme details to schools, and equip designated institutions with basic ICT infrastructure and internet connectivity.
The ministry emphasised that registration for participation must be done exclusively by school principals through the official Inspire Live(s) support channels.
It added that the programme is open to both public and private schools nationwide.
