Darsel, an international organisation is seeking stronger collaborations with Lagos State Government and other stakeholders to strengthen mathematics foundations among students across the country.
The Darsel Learn-by-Text Chatbot is a digital tool, aimed at strengthening mathematics knowledge and reigniting students’ interest in the subject.
At a recent media briefing in Lagos to reintroduce the tool to the students as they resume for another academic session, Wunmi Tolu-Alalade, Darsel’s country implementation partner, said that the programme was designed to improve students’ mathematics performance and overall education quality in Lagos and beyond.
Alalade, who sought increased government support across all levels, noted that with sustained collaboration and commitment, the initiative would improve Mathematics education outcomes and shape a more confident generation of Nigerian learners.
“In an era where technology continues to redefine learning, Nigeria is witnessing a quiet but powerful transformation in Mathematics education at the junior secondary school level. At the heart of this shift is the Darsel Learn-by-Text Chatbot, an innovative educational solution implemented by Sapphire Exploits 21st Century Skills Consultancy.
“The initiative has commenced full utilisation across all public junior secondary schools in Lagos State, while pilot studies have also commenced in Abuja, Ondo, and Oyo States, involving nominated schools approved by the respective Ministries of Education and Education Boards,” she said.
According to her, the unique feature of the tool is its inclusive and cost-free nature. “There are no financial implications for students, parents, teachers, schools, or education ministries. Yet, its impact is both measurable and far-reaching, she added.
The core objective of the Darsel Learn-by-Text Chatbot, she explained, encourage regular Mathematics practice and improve learning outcomes, particularly at the junior secondary level (JSS 1–3) which according to her is the critical stage where academic foundations are laid.
“Parents are therefore encouraged to support this initiative by allowing their children to consistently use the chatbot for 15 minutes daily until 30th May 2026, which marks the close of the project for the 2025/2026 academic session.” she added
To encourage commitment and consistency, Tolu-Alalade stated that a state-wide award ceremony will be held at the end of the Third Term of the 2025/2026 academic session in all states and students who demonstrate exceptional engagement, measurable improvement, and consistency in Mathematics learning through the chatbot will be formally recognised and celebrated.
