Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has called on African nations to harness the power of technology to transform their education systems and advance learning outcomes across the continent.
Speaking at the opening of the MoodleMoot Africa Conference 2025 in Abuja, organised by the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Alausa said Africa must “take charge of its digital destiny” to empower its people through education-driven innovation.
The conference, themed “Leveraging the Power of Disruptive Technologies for Africa’s Educational Transformation,” brought together education leaders, technology experts, and policymakers from across the continent.
“We are here today to explore how open-source solutions like Moodle have revolutionised global learning — providing cost-effective, flexible, and scalable tools that African institutions can adapt for their unique contexts,” Alausa said.
He described the forum as both timely and essential, noting that digital innovation is rapidly reshaping education worldwide.
“We stand at a crucial point in history when technology is redefining how we teach, learn, and connect across borders. For Africa, this is our opportunity not only to catch up but to take ownership of our learning systems and data,” the minister added.
In his welcome address, NOUN Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olufemi Peters, said the MoodleMoot Africa Conference represents more than an academic gathering, it is a movement uniting educators, developers, and technologists in building a technology-driven educational future.
“This year’s theme is particularly fitting because we are living in an era dominated by artificial intelligence, robotics, and big data. Education must evolve — not as a passive consumer of these technologies, but as a creative force driving human development,” Peters said.
He added that Moodle serves as a bridge connecting learners across geographical boundaries, helping to democratise access to education.
“Through Moodle, rural learners can access global classrooms, teachers can become digital architects, and learning can thrive beyond physical campuses,” he said.
According to him, the conference will focus on three thematic areas, promoting inclusive access and student success through Moodle, developing innovative pedagogies and skills, and building sustainable digital ecosystems across African institutions.
Peters expressed appreciation to the Minister of Education, TETFund, the National Universities Commission (NUC), Galaxy Backbone, and other partners for their continued support in advancing technology-based education across the continent.
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