The Adamawa government has called for support from international partners to implement digital learning and e-learning in the state.

Garba Pella, commissioner for education, made the call on Friday at the International Day of Education commemoration in Yola.

The commemoration was organised by the Education in Emergency Working Group (EiEWG).

Mr Pella emphasised that while the state government was committed to developing education, the actualisation of its goal was expensive, hence the need for additional support.

According to him, the government has allocated a significant amount of funds in the 2025 budget for education development, but more is needed to drive success in the sector.

Also, Stephen Maiduguri, coordinator of EiEWG, noted that education is the bedrock for sustainable development.

He also noted that Adamawa was among the states affected by insecurity and had witnessed displacement.

Mr Maiduguri expressed the need for government and partners to explore innovation in addressing the challenges to ensure no child was left behind.

“It is a call for action to equip teachers and students to strive in the society and ensure quality education,” he said.

Similarly, Murtala Babayi, executive chairman of the Adamawa State Universal Basic Education Board (ADSUBEB), described education as “the weapon to fight injustice.”

He emphasised that one of the aims of the commemoration was “to ensure inclusion and equitable education opportunities.”

The highlight of the commemoration was the road walk from Unity Flyover to the state House of Assembly by the stakeholders.

Mr Babayi explained that the walk was a call to action for advocacy on policies and reforms that would shape a future-ready education system for children and youth in the state.

“This effort is vital in ensuring that no child is left behind, and that every individual has access to quality education, which is essential for sustainable development and a brighter future,” he said.

(NAN)