Akwa Ibom State University of Education offers free CBT training for SS3 students

Philip Agaga, the Vice Chancellor of the Akwa Ibom State University of Education in Afaha Nsit, has announced plans to provide free Computer-Based Test preparation and Information and Communication Technology skills training for Senior Secondary School Three students in public schools across Akwa Ibom State. The programme will run under the University’s Mobile Digital Training Clinic Initiative and is set to start in a few days.

Agaga stated during a meeting with teaching staff that the scheme will use the institution's ICT infrastructure to help public school students get ready for computer-based tests. He noted that the university has up-to-date ICT facilities that should be used to meet educational needs in the state. The training aims to support students preparing for the Senior School Certificate Examination, NECO, NABTEB, and JAMB tests.

Training Structure and Academic Growth

The initiative will also train Computer Science teachers and CBT operators on hands-on solutions for computer-based exams. Agaga has told the university ICT team to create a template for the scheme, which will start in secondary schools in Afaha Nsit and nearby areas as part of the institution's community service.

In addition, the university plans to begin operations with 34 academic departments across nine faculties, which includes a new Faculty of Computing. The structure contains eight education-related faculties from the former College of Education system and one non-education faculty with three departments. The institution is currently working to secure necessary approvals and accreditations from the NUC.