CASIO Middle East and Africa FZE, the regional subsidiary of CASIO Computer Co., Ltd., has unveiled an exclusive edition calculator, the fx-9910NG PLUS 2nd Edition, tailored specifically for Nigeria.
This innovative calculator, unveiled on Thursday in Lagos at the CASIO Education Conference 2024, combines basic calculation with advanced functionalities, including differential calculation, integrations, complex numbers, matrix and vector calculations, and many others.
The conference was titled, ‘Fostering innovation and problem-solving in the Nigerian classroom through the use of technology.’
The Managing Director of CASIO Middle East and Africa FZE, Mr Takashi Seimiya, said, “Following the successful training program for 1,200 teachers on the usage of calculators with Inquiry-Based Learning, we are thrilled to deepen our footprint in Nigeria by introducing the fx-9910NG PLUS 2nd Edition calculator.
“This calculator is a testament to our commitment to delivering the highest level of support and innovation to Nigerian educators and students by equipping them with the tools they need to excel in science, mathematics, and engineering in today’s world.”
Executive Director, SKLD Integrated Services Limited, Mr Tayo Osiyemi, who moderated a panel session during the unveiling asked questions around how technology could be used to to enhance learning in schools and impact society.
Director of the Education Resource Centre at the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Mrs Akinlade Olatomirin, shared her thoughts on the collaboration, “Our partnership with CASIO Middle East and Africa FZE has been remarkable and eye-opening. Equipping educators with skills in inquiry-based learning using the CASIO calculator has been inspiring and thrilling. The new non-programmable model is a long-awaited technology that educators and examining bodies must embrace.”
Students from various secondary schools participated in a Mathematical Quiz competition using the brand-new Casio calculators.
The finalists were Chineye Oforma from Canterbury International School in third place, Bada AbdulSalam from Oriwu Senior Model College in second place, and Lawal Ismail from Falomo Senior High School in first place.
The quiz winners received cash prizes of N100,000, N250,000, and N500,000 respectively.
Prominent figures at the event from the Nigerian education sector, including the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Lagos State, Mr Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun; the Permanent Secretary, Minister of Basic and Secondary Education, represented by the Director of Education Resource Center, Mrs Omolayo Akinlade Olatomorin; the Managing Director, Casio Middle East and Africa FZE, Mr Seimiya Takashi; Senior General Manager, Casio Japan, Mr Tomoaki Sato; Director, Educational, Planning, Research and Development , Federal Ministry of Education Abuja, Mrs Obianuju Anigbogu and a representative from WAEC, Mr Abdulmajid Olorunishola.