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Lagos Moves to Digitalise Public Schools Through Estar Partnership

Published by Samuel Ayomide on March 24th, 2026.

Lagos State has taken a major step toward modernising education by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with digital learning firm Estar, aiming to integrate technology into the state’s public primary and secondary schools. The announcement was made on Monday by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu via his verified X account.

According to the governor, the partnership will introduce digital learning platforms and infrastructure designed to equip students with a mix of soft and hard skills, preparing them for the demands of the 21st-century workforce. The initiative is expected to enhance critical thinking, communication, leadership, decision-making, and even artificial intelligence skills among learners.

Sanwo-Olu stated, “We signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Estar, an organisation with digital learning expertise, to bring modern digital learning platforms and infrastructure into our public primary and secondary schools. This partnership will give our students access to curriculum-based tools that support critical thinking, communication, decision-making, leadership, and AI skills. It will also strengthen reading, comprehension, confidence, and classroom participation.”

The governor further revealed that the state is investing in teacher training programs to ensure effective use of the digital tools in classrooms. “We are investing in the training of our teachers so they can use these tools effectively and deliver more engaging lessons, with a clear focus on preparing our students for the future and improving learning outcomes across the board,” he added.

Education analysts cited by The Guardian and The Punch welcomed the development, noting that digital integration in classrooms could help bridge learning gaps and improve overall student engagement, especially in underserved areas.

With this initiative, Lagos joins a growing number of Nigerian states exploring technology-driven education reforms, highlighting the importance of preparing students for a digital economy and equipping them with skills relevant to both local and global challenges.