It was reported that the Teachers were drawn from six states, namely Cross River, Bauchi, Anambra, Nasarawa, Kano, and Ekiti reflecting the six geo-political zones in the country.

A reputable news agency reported that the training which will last from July 29 to August 19, 2023, was part of the activities of the Smart School Education project that was signed in 2021 between the two agencies.

Mr Son Sungil, Country Director of KOICA, said in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday that teachers play vital roles in the life of students and the success of the smart school project.

He said, “This teacher training marks the 3rd in a series of training provided by KOICA for the Smart School Project.

“In December 2022, twenty (20) principals from Smart schools were trained in Korea and another twenty (20) education stakeholders.

”This includes the SUBEB chairman led by the Executive Secretary of UBEC, Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, on a Smart Education Study, visit to Korea.

“Currently, the Korean government, through KOICA, is supporting 6 states out of the 36 states and the FCT where UBEC had built Smart Schools.

“The support includes training of teachers, principals, and education stakeholders, the creation of digital content for mathematics and science subjects for Primary 4 to 6 and Junior Secondary 1 to 3,

”Also the installation of content development studios in each of the 6 Smart Schools.”

Sungil noted that the teachers were carefully chosen from Smart schools based on their outstanding performance. with the objective to gain a comprehensive understanding of Korea's Smart School Education system and methodology.

Upon returning to Nigeria, these trained teachers will take on the responsibility of mentoring their fellow Nigerian educators, sharing valuable insights and knowledge on how smart schools operate.

The Korean government introduced a strategic plan for SMART education for all students back in 2012. SMART education encompasses a student-centered approach that emphasizes self-directed learning, motivation, adaptability, enriched resources, and integration of technology in education.