Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board’s (LASUBEB) EKOEXCEL shone brightly at the 18th Annual Titans of Tech Awards in Lagos.
The intervention launched in 2019 by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to transform public primary schools through technology deployment was honoured with the Most Innovative Digital Learning Platform of the Year Award at the major industry event.
In awarding the Most Innovative Digital Learning Platform of the Year Prize to EKOEXCEL, the organisers described it as the foremost Nigerian digital platform digitising education for national development and preparing pupils for the 21st century.
Former Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Chairman, MTN Nigeria, Dr. Ernest Ndukwe, chaired this year’s The Titans of Tech Awards, which celebrates trailblazing innovators, individuals, organisations, governments, and individuals who use ICT to improve lives in society. It also recognises excellence and steadfast commitment to deploying ICT for positive interventions in Nigeria.
LASUBEB’s Executive Chairman, Wahab Alawiye-King expressed delight at the honour.
He said the recognition was humbling and attested to Governor Sanwo-Olu’s foresight and commitment to improving primary education through technology.
“We are dedicating this award to all the pupils, the teachers, and head teachers for their support. I equally want to appreciate and commend our technical partner, NewGlobe, for your wonderful support. We appreciate it.”
Since its launch, EKOEXCEL has continued to record tangible gains among teachers and pupils, leading to improved learning outcomes for pupils and more professional teachers. Over 14,000 teachers from 1,011 public primary schools have been captured under the scheme. It has also enhanced the teacher-pupil interaction experience through technology (eLearning) in Lagos State primary schools.
Convener of the Titans of Tech Awards, Don Pedro Aganbi, said it is a platform dedicated to recognising the achievements, successes, and triumphs of key stakeholders across the entire digital technology spectrum.
He explained that the awards are a great way to encourage good behaviour, teach competitive spirit and spur the industry to greater heights.