The Nigerian economy has been facing unprecedented challenges in recent years, with a recession, shrinking oil revenues, and the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the youth unemployment rate in Nigeria increased from 40.80 per cent to 53.40 per cent from Q2 to Q4 in 2020. It’s a critical period in the nation’s history and there is a pressing need for leaders who are up to date with global trends, and ready to harness the enormous opportunities that the current digital revolution age presents.
Nigeria cannot afford to miss out on the benefits of the digital revolution era, having failed to maximize the possibilities of the agricultural and industrial ages. The nation urgently needs a new crop of leaders who are in tune with global trends and ready to harness the enormous opportunities that the current digital revolution age presents for the overall advancement of the people.
The Senator Abiru Innovation Lab (SAIL) Teachers’ Fellowship is a unique opportunity for 4000 teachers from across the 36 states in Nigeria to improve their agency through a tailored curriculum that focuses on innovative teaching methodologies, classroom management practices, and the use of technology for teaching and learning. The program is a rigorous three-month continuous professional development initiative.
To be eligible for the SAIL Fellowship, you must be a teacher in a public primary or secondary school in Nigeria, demonstrate the ability and willingness to learn and actively participate in the program, have a smartphone in good working condition, have access to reliable internet, and be fully available to participate in the Fellowship.
The application deadline for the SAIL Fellowship is February 17, 2024. To apply, interested teachers can register on the Senator Abiru website. The SAIL Fellowship is a unique opportunity for teachers to prepare themselves for the digital revolution era while also ensuring that they are equipped to prepare their students for the future.
