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NERDC endorses Glo Mobile Tutor software app solution

By on October 10, 2014

The National Education Research and Development Council (NERDC), has commended Globacom for designing Glo Mobile Tutor, which it described as a comprehensive and affordable application software that would revolutionise teaching and learning across primary and secondary schools the country.
Council’s Head of Information Technology, Mr. Christian Obi, gave the commendation at the launch of the software solution in Lagos recently.
He said, the application took cognizance of the national curricula for primary and secondary schools, adding that it will be reviewed regularly.
According to him, the contents of the application were developed painstakingly and videos produced to enhance independent learning of average students.
Also speaking at the launch, the Lagos State Chairman of National Union of Teachers, Comrade Segun Raheem commended Globacom for the initiative, which he said would complement the Lagos State customised laptops presented to teachers and wean students from the home video and games addiction.
Globacom’s Sales Director, Glo 1 Enterprise, Mrs. Bolanle Ogundogba, said Glo Mobile Tutor placed the power of education within the reach of every child across schools in all the 774 local government areas of Nigeria.
“Glo, having realised that there is a relatively low literacy rate in Nigeria and Africa due to lack of infrastructure and sufficient manpower needed to impart knowledge, found the need to introduce the solution to complement the efforts of relevant authorities,” Ogundogba added.
She promised that Globacom’s continued support for education because of its believe that good education makes a great nation and encouraged parents and guardians to avail their children and wards of this laudable technology with its pocket-friendly tariffs and rates.
Ogundogba said Globacom is building the best and biggest global telecommunication brand focused on supporting the people with a reliable platform to enable them reach their fullest potentials. To enjoy the service, subscribers are to text EDUW to 4244 at N75 weekly, or EDUM to 4244 at N150 monthly.
The innovation is loaded with both West African and British Curricula and has been endorsed by the relevant educational bodies such as the Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB), the National Educational Research Development Council, and Federal Ministry of Communication Technology.
The Glo Mobile Tutor is one of the many innovations that Globcom has introduced as part of its commitment to improve the lives of Nigerians, and the plan is open to both new and existing subscribers.

 

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