Nigeria’s push toward technology-driven education received a major boost as Vice President Kashim Shettima signalled federal support for the introduction of KYAN smart-class systems in primary and secondary schools nationwide. The proposal—presented by Schoolnet India Limited and its affiliate, Learnet Skills Limited—seeks to deploy an all-in-one digital teaching hub designed to enhance learning in both urban and underserved communities.
During a meeting with the Indian delegation at the State House in Abuja, the Vice President described KYAN as a potentially game-changing tool for Nigeria’s basic education system, particularly if it is adapted to local learning contexts and linguistic needs. Shettima drew from personal experience, recalling his successful deployment of the technology during his tenure as Borno State governor. According to him, its durability and simplicity make it especially suited for challenging environments where traditional infrastructure is lacking.
In a statement released by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima praised the model’s efficiency: “The beauty of KYAN is that it is a very rugged machine. You can use one card to teach 70 students.” He urged the visiting companies to work closely with federal education authorities to domesticate the technology, noting the need for local curriculum alignment and language customisation. “Honestly speaking, the Indian version of English is different from our own. Maybe you can use AI to customise it to our own local curriculum,” he said.
The Vice President highlighted ongoing digital-learning reforms in states like Edo and Enugu, stressing that harmonising these local efforts with the KYAN solution could significantly enrich Nigeria’s broader educational transformation agenda.
Representing the Indian firms, Schoolnet India’s MD/CEO, Mr. R. C. M. Reddy, outlined the model’s capabilities. He described KYAN as a “school in a box” equipped with an integrated projector, high-end computer, camera, and preloaded learning content for Grades 1–10—making it fully functional even in low-connectivity or no-internet environments. Reddy also recalled earlier teacher-training initiatives in Borno State, noting that the system is designed to elevate teaching quality: “If used properly… an average teacher will become a good teacher. A good teacher will become a very good teacher. A very good teacher can become a star teacher.”
Reddy assured that Schoolnet India is prepared to collaborate with Nigerian stakeholders to build an integrated solution suitable for diverse learning environments, from remote villages to high-density urban classrooms.
Shettima reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to expanding digital literacy, strengthening teacher capacity, and leveraging technology to close nationwide learning gaps. He emphasised that adopting adaptable, scalable systems like KYAN aligns with Nigeria’s long-term goal of modernising its education sector and equipping young learners with 21st-century skills.