By Obiageli Nwankwo
The Anambra State Ministry of Education has commenced a two-day Artificial Intelligence (AI) capacity-building workshop for its staff, aimed at enhancing workplace efficiency and productivity through digital innovation.
The training, organized in collaboration with Rainbow Digitals Ltd and held at the Conference Hall, Ministry of Education, State Secretariat Complex, Awka, is designed to equip education officers with essential AI and digital skills in line with global best practices and the Anambra State Government’s digital transformation agenda.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Ifeoma Agbaizu, representing the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, urged participants comprising Zonal Education Officers, Area Education Officers, and Headquarters Staff to take full advantage of the programme, stressing that technology-driven service delivery has become indispensable in today’s workplace.
She noted that the training aligns with the Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s vision to digitize all sectors of the state and emphasized that basic AI literacy is now critical for officers to remain relevant, effective, and productive.
In her remarks, the Director of Schools, Mrs. Oyibo Alor, highlighted the importance of continuous professional development and encouraged staff to maximize the opportunity to enhance their competencies.
The first day of the workshop featured a session on “AI for Beginners,” facilitated by the Chief Executive Officer of Rainbow Digitals, Dr. Emmanuel Jikeme, who trained participants on the use of Google Docs, Google Drive, and other productivity tools for efficient data management and collaboration.
Dr. Jikeme stressed that secure data storage, easy retrieval, and seamless information sharing are essential to modern office operations, adding that proficiency in AI tools would position staff ahead in a rapidly evolving digital workforce.
“As educators entrusted with shaping future generations, officers cannot afford to lag behind current educational trends,” he said, noting that technology continues to expand access to knowledge and educators must remain proactive in guiding learners.
In their separate remarks, the Zonal Education Officers of Ogidi and Awka zones, Mr. Ambrose Ikwunyelu and Mrs. Chigozie Onwuachu, commended the facilitators for exposing participants to the dynamics of Artificial Intelligence and practical ways of integrating the tools into office work. They also appealed for Ministry support in acquiring up-to-date digital devices to aid effective implementation of the skills gained.
Similarly, the Executive Secretary, Anambra State Adult and Non Formal Education Agency( ANAFE), Mrs. Ebele Ononihu expressed appreciation to the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Chuma-Udeh for approving the programme, describing the training as impactful and worthwhile. She also applauded Rainbow Digitals for their professionalism and generosity in delivering the training Pro Bono.
Highlights of the workshop included the presentation of certificates of participation to attendees.
The programme was attended by Heads of Departments, Directors, Zonal and Area Education Officers, and other education officers of the Ministry.
Obiageli is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State
God bless our able Governor, our Commissioner, our Permanent Secretary, our Director of School department, our Heads of Units, Rainbow-Digitals Professional Computers Limited and everybody that made different efforts seen and unseen for this capacity training to be a success. May God reward you beyond your expectation, my joy cannot be measured and I promise to implement what we are taught in my work whenever there is need.
Thank you all.
Anambra State is going Higher. I extend my appreciation to our able Governor, Commissioner for Education, Our able Perm.Sec,Directors, my Noble collegues and Rainbow Digital professional computers limited and those that made this capacity building a success, may God bless you all.Dr Emma, you are great,you are not just a teacher but a mentor. I really learnt a lot. I am proud of the certificate I received yesterday. I promise to apply what i learnt in my work place and also teach other colleagues who are not opportuned to be there. Indeed it is a welcome development and I pray for such opportunity again. Thank you all.
My heart felt gratitude to the Hon Commissioner for Education, The Super Prof Ngozi Chuma-Udeh,the Permanent Secretary Dr. Ify Agbaizu, Director Schools Department Mrs Oyibo Alor for this uncommon exposure to digital technology. My appreciation to the Resource Company Rainbow-Digital Professional Computers Ltd for the wonderful training.To other Heads of Department and fellow Professional colleagues. Learning is actually a continuous process. Thanks all and remain blessed.
This is the way to go
Empowering the leaders today and the next generation
Thank You Rainbow Digitals for taking the initiative to revolutionize our productive citizens
@Dr Samuel