KASU to Formalize Agreement with University of London on Distance Education

The Commissioner for Education, Prof Abubakar Sani Sambo, has announced that Kaduna State is committed to transforming its educational landscape into one that is technology-oriented and globally competitive.

During the 2026 Research in Distance and E-Learning (RIDE) Conference held at the University of London, Prof Sambo indicated that the Kaduna State Government dispatched an esteemed team of academics for participation.

In a statement released on Tuesday, the Commissioner mentioned that the delegation, which included five professors, had productive interactions with global specialists in the fields of digital, blended, and distance education.

He elaborated that the team's discussions with the University of London Centre for Online and Distance Education (CODE), recognized as a premier institution in the domain, allowed KASU to present its research findings.

Prof Sambo stated that these discussions paved the way for a partnership between KASU and the University of London aimed at enhancing capacities in digital and distance education.

He announced that the Kaduna State Government will soon formalize a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of London to bolster advancements in Online and Distance Education.

A pilot project involving a Central Learning Management System (LMS) will be initiated at KASU as a model for expansion, with plans to train select faculty members in digital teaching methodologies and course delivery practices.

Prof Sambo further noted that both institutions will engage in collaborative research and academic exchange initiatives, with CODE offering technical support for digital learning infrastructures.

He remarked that the outcomes of the conference affirmed ongoing reforms aimed at improving the educational sector in Kaduna State, particularly in the implementation of hybrid assessment systems and Computer-Based Testing (CBT).

Additionally, the Commissioner highlighted that RIDE acknowledged the efforts made to enhance the Kaduna State Schools Quality Assurance Authority (KSSQAA) utilizing digital tools, allowing for equitable access to technology-driven education.

The initiatives also aim to accommodate out-of-school children through adaptable distance learning strategies, adhering to global best practices to ensure that blended learning and centralized digital platforms become the norm.

The Kaduna State delegation that attended the RIDE conference included notable figures such as Prof Abubakar Sani Sambo, who serves as the President of the Nigerian Academy of Science, Vice Chancellor of KASU, Prof Abdullahi Ibrahim Musa, and Professor Bello Ayuba, who is the Principal Private Secretary to Governor Uba Sani.

Other members of the delegation were Prof. Yusha’u Ango, Deputy Vice Chancellor of KASU; Prof. Usman Abubakar Zaria, Director-General of KSSQAA; and Dr. Fatima Shehu Kabir, Director of the Institute of Education, Kaduna State University.