The future of secondary education in Nigeria lies in hybrid learning—an approach that combines digital platforms with traditional classrooms. This was the message from the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of E-Tutors Nigeria Limited, Mr. Adeniyi Ajayi, at the launch of the Karim Adeyemi Foundation (KAF) E-Learning Scholarship Programme in Ibadan, Oyo State.

The initiative, which targets more than 40 students across public secondary schools in the state, will provide free online tutoring in Science and Information Technology. The support is designed to prepare beneficiaries for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examination Council (NECO) tests.

Ajayi emphasised that while physical classrooms remain important, hybrid models can significantly improve student performance.

“E-Tutors exists not to compete with schools, but to complement government efforts and raise performance standards,” he said, noting that many states, including Oyo, have struggled with poor results in external examinations.

He explained that the KAF–E-Tutors partnership is aimed at reversing this trend by equipping students with quality tutoring and access to digital resources. E-Tutors, he added, is Nigeria’s first online learning platform that enables real-time interaction between students and tutors, with recorded sessions available for revision. Students are also able to choose their preferred tutors based on profiles, making the platform highly learner-centred.

“This is not just about passing WAEC or NECO; it is about equipping young Nigerians to compete globally, win international scholarships, and build brighter futures,” Ajayi stressed.

Speaking on behalf of KAF President, Abiodun Adeyemi, Mr. Rotimi Osho encouraged students to take the opportunity seriously, reminding them that the programme is a pilot initiative whose expansion will depend on the performance of the current beneficiaries.

“From today, you are not just students, you are KAF scholars. Your performance will determine whether this pilot project expands to more schools across Nigeria,” he said. He further charged them to attend at least 70 per cent of their classes and not allow challenges like data costs or power outages to stand in their way.

Adeyemi also revealed that outstanding students under the programme would receive further support to sit for international examinations such as the SAT, GRE, and GMAT, opening pathways to global academic opportunities.

For the beneficiaries, the programme has already sparked optimism. Abisola Orolakin of St. Louis Grammar School described it as “life-changing”, saying it would help her strengthen weak areas in Mathematics. Similarly, Oladoyin Sonde of Loyola College expressed confidence that the scheme would bridge gaps left by teacher shortages in schools.

The KAF–E-Tutors scholarship not only introduces digital learning to underserved communities but also underscores the growing role of technology in redefining education in Nigeria.