Nigeria's Inspire Live(s) Strives to Guarantee Every Student Across the Country Receives Equal Opportunities

The Nigerian Federal Government has introduced the Inspire Live(s) Online Real-Time Classes Initiative, a comprehensive digital education program designed to broaden students’ access to high-quality learning opportunities nationwide. Launched by the Federal Ministry of Education, this initiative aims to tackle ongoing issues such as insufficient teaching staff, interruptions in learning, and disparities in educational resources. Through live, interactive online classes, the program strives to "make quality education accessible to all and guarantee that every child receives an education, no matter their location or situation,"

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This initiative forms a key part of President Bola Tinubu's "Renewed Hope Agenda," which prioritizes fair access to education. Utilizing Cisco Webex, certified master teachers deliver lessons to both Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS) students. Currently, JSS students can participate in classes such as Basic Science, Mathematics, English Language, ICT, and Agricultural Science, while

. The ministry has so that it will eventually serve all grades from Primary 1 through Senior Secondary 3.

The rollout began with daily live sessions from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, broadcast to students throughout the country. To maximize participation, the ministry instructed state Commissioners for Education to appoint State Focal Officers, share program information with schools, and ensure that selected institutions have the necessary ICT equipment and internet access. Registration is exclusively handled by school principals via the Inspire platform, and both public and private schools are eligible to join.

This program builds upon earlier government initiatives to modernize education, such as the 2025 National Educational Technology Strategy and the eLearn platform, which offers digital resources aligned with the curriculum. Education Minister Tunji Alausa emphasized the need to address infrastructure shortcomings, pointing out that the success of Inspire Live(s) depends on states providing stable internet connections and ICT devices.

Although the initiative is seen as a major step forward, its real impact will rely on effective implementation. Persistent issues like unreliable internet in rural communities and the necessity for teacher training in digital technologies still need to be addressed. Nevertheless, the ministry’s focus on working with state governments and its commitment to scalable solutions indicate a strong resolve to tackle these obstacles.