The Educate Africa Institute (EAI) has urged the government to reconsider the ban on mobile phones in Senior High Schools (SHS) and allow students to use them under strict regulations.
According to the EAI, in today's digital age, mobile phones have become essential tools for learning, providing students with access to educational resources, research materials, and online courses.
The organization argued that restricting the use of phones deprives students of valuable learning opportunities and limits their ability to develop digital literacy skills, which are crucial for academic and career success.
EAI believes that, with careful measures, mobile phones can enhance teaching and learning rather than serve as distractions. "Schools can implement policies to regulate their usage, such as allowing access only during study hours and for academic purposes," The founder and CEO of Educate Africa Institute, William Boadi said in an interview on February 17, 2025.
