BENUE SMART EDUCATION PROGRAMME
Expanding Access to
Quality Educationfor a Smart and Intelligent Benue.
Connecting schools, empowering educators and equipping learners with the knowledge, skills and opportunities to thrive in a smart and intelligent global economy.
COORDINATED BY CIE NIGERIA · LED LOCALLY BY CIE BENUE
Connected schools. Empowered educators. Inclusive quality learning.
01 / WELCOME TO BENSEP
Welcome to the Benue State
Smart Education Programme
Better-equipped schools.
Empowered teachers.
Greater opportunities for learners.
The Benue State Smart Education Programme (BenSEP) helps schools, educators and families access practical solutions that improve teaching, learning and school management across Benue State.
Through partnerships, we connect participants with digital school management systems, teacher training, virtual learning, educational resources, laptops, computer laboratories and technical support.
Whether you manage a school, teach, learn or support a child’s education, BenSEP helps you access and effectively use these opportunities—building the knowledge, skills and confidence to thrive in a smart and intelligent global economy.
Explore our programmesWHERE BENSEP STANDS TODAY
Programme update
Last updated: 22 October 2026
Coming next
- Selection of one Pioneer Member School in each of Benue’s 23 LGAs. Dates will be announced.
- Partner agreements, training schedules, equipment and costs for the other programmes. Each is confirmed before it is offered.
Stay informed
- Programme status
- News & insights
- CIE Benue replies directly to every enquiry and application.
02 / WHO BENSEP SUPPORTS
Find the support that fits you.
Choose your role to see relevant programmes and your next step.
FOR SCHOOLS & SCHOOL GROUPS
Better systems for everyday school life.
Organise records, strengthen communication and help your staff use education technology with confidence.
Discuss your needs
FOR TEACHERS & EDUCATORS
More confidence. Better support for teaching.
Build practical teaching skills, explore useful resources and enquire about supported laptop access.
Discuss your needs
FOR LEARNERS
More opportunities to learn and practise.
Explore guided learning, useful subject resources and practical digital activities through your school or parent or guardian.
Discuss your needs
FOR PARENTS & FAMILIES
Support learning beyond the classroom.
Discover learning opportunities and explore supported access to educational computers for your household.
Discuss your needsFOR EDUCATION MANAGERS
Clearer information for better decisions.
Discuss school reporting, coordinated implementation and the support needs of schools within your responsibility.
Discuss your needs03 / OUR PROGRAMMES
Ten practical ways to
support better education.
Explore each component to understand its purpose, who it supports and how to take part.
01Benue-SEMS
School management
Organise everyday school administration, strengthen communication and build reliable records.
Explore school management02Benue-SEDP
Teacher development
Practical professional development that connects new skills to everyday teaching.
Explore teacher development03BenVA
Virtual learning
Guided online and blended learning that helps learners stay connected to education.
Explore virtual learning04Benue-ELIB
E-Library
Licensed, relevant reading and reference materials for learners, teachers and schools.
Explore e-library05Benue-VSTEM
Virtual STEM Lab
Interactive simulations and guided practical activities for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Explore virtual stem lab06Benue-DERC
Digital learning resources
Relevant materials and teaching tools for purposeful learning at school and at home.
Explore digital learning resources07OTOL
Laptops for teachers
Explore supported laptop access for lesson preparation, teaching and professional development.
Explore laptops for teachers08OLPF
Laptops for families
Help families explore affordable and supported access to computers for their children’s learning.
Explore laptops for families09SSCL
School computer laboratories
Shared computer facilities for practical digital skills and digitally supported learning.
Explore school computer laboratories10Benue-IFSEP
Infrastructure & support
Practical infrastructure and technical support to keep systems useful and dependable.
Explore infrastructure & supportWhere we begin: school management and teacher development form the initial foundation. Other components follow according to needs, readiness and agreed partnerships.
View all programmes04 / HOW TO PARTICIPATE
A clear path from
interest to action.
Choose the route that matches what you want to do. Each one tells you what happens next.
ROUTE 1 · ANYONE
Enquire about programmes
For schools, teachers, families, education managers and partners with a question about any of the ten programmes.
- Fill in the short enquiry form and send it online.
- You get a reference number, and CIE Benue replies from bensep@benue.sni.ng.
- An enquiry does not enrol you or reserve equipment.
ROUTE 2 · INVITED SCHOOLS
Respond to your pioneer invitation
For recognised public, private and faith-based primary and secondary schools that want to join the Benue Smart Education Network.
- Membership is free. One qualified Pioneer Member School is selected in each LGA.
- Pioneer places are by invitation only. Invited schools respond online, quote their invitation reference and get a reference number on screen.
- The state team then checks your school’s website, portal and results system before selection.
- Not invited? Register your interest and we will contact you when membership opens.
After an enquiry: four steps from interest to action
Express interest
Tell us about yourself, your institution and your location.
Discuss your needs
Identify priorities and request a demonstration where relevant.
Agree the arrangements
Confirm availability, costs, responsibilities and support.
Prepare and begin
Nominate a contact, prepare records, train staff and agree a start date.
05 / SMART EDUCATION NETWORK
Free network membership
for Benue schools.
The Benue Smart Education Network connects schools that use smart education systems, so they can learn from each other and improve together.
Membership is for recognised primary and secondary schools, and it is free. Pioneer places are by invitation only: one qualified Pioneer Member School will be selected in each of Benue’s 23 LGAs, after the state team verifies the school’s website, portal and results system.
Free membershipOne pioneer school per LGAVerified standard
06 / PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Bring your expertise.
Help education move forward.
Work with CIE Benue on clearly defined needs, responsibilities and delivery arrangements.
Strong partnerships make practical support possible.
We welcome discussions with education providers, technology companies, device suppliers, infrastructure specialists and professionals.
Explore partnership opportunities01
Technology & learning
Platforms, curriculum resources and educational tools.
02
Training & expertise
Educator development, coaching and implementation support.
03
Devices & infrastructure
Computers, laboratories, power and connectivity.
04
Access & sustainability
Affordable access models, maintenance and ongoing delivery.
07 / RESOURCES & PROGRAMME UPDATES
Understand the programme.
Prepare for your next step.
BenSEP programme overview & partnership opportunities
The complete guide to the programme components, implementation approach and participation.
Download the brochure08 / FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Clear answers to
practical questions.
Find out how participation, devices, training and support are approached.
Ask another questionWho is BenSEP for?
Primary and secondary education in Benue State: learners, families, educators, schools, school groups and authorised education managers.
Is it available to every school now?
Statewide reach is the ambition. Participation progresses in stages through confirmed institutional and delivery arrangements.
Will all ten components start at once?
No. School management and educator development form the initial foundation. Other components follow according to needs, readiness, resources and agreed partnerships.
Are laptops free?
Not automatically. Costs, eligibility, ownership, payment and any sponsorship terms will be explained when confirmed.
What if power or internet is limited?
These needs are assessed during preparation. Appropriate infrastructure, shared access and offline resources may form part of the response.
Will training and support be provided?
Practical onboarding, training and continuing support form part of the programme’s delivery approach.
How is learner information handled?
Participating systems should use appropriate access permissions and information protection arrangements. Roles, responsibilities and relevant guidance are agreed during implementation.
09 / CONTACT CIE BENUE
Let’s discuss what you need.
For programme information, school participation and partnership enquiries.
Programme office
Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.
Please contact us for directions and an appointment before visiting.