On 20th November 2025, something remarkable happened in Port Harcourt. Educators, leaders, and innovators didn’t gather for another conference. They came to confront a real challenge: the state of digital education across Nigeria. This is what happened at the Digital Education Roundtable 2025, and why it matters for the future of Education in Nigeria and beyond.
What Was This Event About? Cloudnotte organized the Roundtable to unite policymakers, education regulators, examination bodies (WAEC, NECO, JAMB), school associations (NAPPS, AFED, ANCOPPS, SUBEB), teachers, universities, and schools already embracing digital solutions. The event aimed to: Facilitate dialogue on advancing digital learning policy and practice.
Identify funding and partnership models to accelerate digital transformation.
Empower teachers as advocates and ambassadors of digital learning.
Adopt a Digital Education Advocacy Declaration outlining actionable commitments for all stakeholders.
Why This Conversation Matters Now Across Nigeria, schools face daily struggles: inadequate infrastructure, outdated policies, and teachers without proper training. Every day, millions of children enter classrooms full of hope,hoping for an education that can give them a chance at a better life. Yet: Many schools still operate as they did 30 years ago. Teachers want to innovate but lack the tools and support. Students are digital natives learning in analog classrooms.
Meanwhile, the world moves at technology speed: AI, digital assessments, smart classrooms, automated school systems, global skills, and digital economies. If we don’t act urgently, an entire generation risks being left behind. That is why Cloudnotte convened this Roundtable, says the CEO of Cloudnotte, Mary Matthew.
Students engage more deeply through interactive digital tools.
Teachers become innovators and change-makers.
Key People in the Room The importance of the conversation was evident in who showed up the people who influence decisions, control systems, and determine how education actually runs:
Chief (Hon.) Samuel Ogeh (Esq): Executive Chairman, Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board
Ndanyeozunu Anthony Egwurugwu: Executive Chairman, Rivers State Senior Secondary Schools Board (represented by Ideozu Bridget)
Jaja Sunday: Chairman, NAPPS, Rivers State
Mr. Uche Nwaekpe: National Secretary, AFED / Rivers State Controller
Mrs. Stella Atikumi: ICT Department, Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board
Representatives from Ignatius Ajuru University of Education and Rivers State University.
Representative from the Bank of Industry.
Their presence sent a clear message: digital education is no longer optional. It is now a National priority.
Key Moments The defining moment came when Mary Matthew, CEO/Co-founder of Cloudnotte Limited, declared the official start of digital education advocacy, signaling that the movement for inclusive, accessible, and transformative learning was no longer just an idea, it was a shared mission across Nigeria and beyond. At that very moment, the communiqué was signed, marking a collective pledge to champion digital learning, strengthen collaboration, and ensure every child everywhere has access to modern, digital learning tools and opportunities.
Live Demonstrations / Experience Participants didn’t just hear about digital classrooms, they experienced them live. Over 70 attendees joined a live demo led by Ugochukwu Matthew, CTO and Co-founder of Cloudnotte, witnessing how teachers could track students, manage lessons, and extend learning beyond the classroom walls.
What This Means for Schools in Nigeria The Roundtable signaled a clear shift: digital learning is no longer optional; it is essential. For Nigerian and African schools, this means: Stronger push for ICT infrastructure and connectivity
Focused digital upskilling for teachers
Alignment with government policies and global education standards
Greater access to partnerships and funding for digital tools
Schools must now see technology not as a luxury, but as a core component of teaching, learning, assessment, and school management. This moment offers a chance to bridge the gap between traditional classrooms and modern digital learning environments.
What’s Next? For Cloudnotte, the Roundtable was never just another event, it was a signal of direction. The signed communiqué was not a formality; it was a shared commitment insisting that digital education must reach every child, particularly those in rural and underserved communities. The event highlighted a fundamental truth: no single institution can transform education alone. The Roundtable affirmed the need for multi-stakeholder collaboration and sustained innovation, deepening partnerships among schools, EdTech innovators, universities, examination bodies, and government agencies. The goal is to scale proven solutions, including Cloudnotte’s digital classrooms, CBT systems, and AI-powered learning tools, while prioritizing: Continuous research
Pilot projects
Knowledge-sharing and open innovation
Because transformation is a journey, not a single event, and this Roundtable was just the beginning.