NNPC/FIRST E&P JV equips 180 schools with digital learning tools

THE NNPC Limited/FIRST Exploration & Petroleum Development Company (FIRST E&P) Joint Venture, in collaboration with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), has successfully concluded a teacher training workshop as part of an education technology donation program aimed at enhancing digital education in the Niger Delta.

The training, held at the NCDMB Complex in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, equipped 180 teachers from six oil-producing states—Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Delta, Abia, and Imo—with the skills to effectively use K-YAN all-in-one digital teaching and learning devices.

The K-YAN device is a multimedia teaching tool that comes pre-loaded with content from Year 1 to Year 12 and is designed to support digital classroom learning. Each participating school received two K-YAN devices and accompanying solar power solutions, bringing the total number of devices distributed in this phase of the program to 200. This initiative builds on the success of the first phase conducted in 2023, during which 100 K-YAN devices were distributed to secondary schools.

The program is part of the Joint Venture’s broader commitment to advancing education in its host communities, with the goal of strengthening teaching capacity and improving learning outcomes through technology-driven solutions.

Speaking at the event, Emmanuel Etomi, Executive Director of Corporate Services at FIRST E&P, represented by Nkem Aghadiuno, Nigerian Content Officer at FIRST E&P, reaffirmed the company’s dedication to educational advancement in the region. He stated.

“This program is about equipping today’s students—our future leaders—with the tools they need to compete in a rapidly evolving world. By integrating K-YAN technology into classrooms, we’re bringing education to life and improving learning outcomes. This second phase of the initiative reinforces our long-term commitment to enhancing education in our host communities through technology-enabled teaching.”

In his remarks, Mr. Timbiri Augustine, General Manager of Capacity Building at NCDMB, praised the initiative, stating that it aligns closely with the Board’s mission. “The training organized by FIRST E&P in partnership with NCDMB aligns with our mandate to drive human capital development.

The goal is to equip teachers to better prepare students, especially in STEM education, which is essential for participation in the modern oil and gas industry,” Augustine said. “We remain committed to partnering with organizations like FIRST E&P to build capacities that support the long-term growth of the sector,” he added.

Sharing her experience, Blessing Unuafe, a Physics teacher from SBSS Community Secondary School in Rivers State, expressed her appreciation for the initiative: “This has been a truly rewarding experience. Before now, I never imagined I would have the opportunity to learn how to use this kind of technology. The K-YAN device will not only make my teaching easier, but it will also make learning more engaging for my students. I believe it will spark their curiosity and enthusiasm in the classroom.”

Through this initiative, the NNPC/FIRST E&P Joint Venture continues to demonstrate its commitment to sustainable development and educational advancement in its host communities.

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