Nigeria’s one million subscribers on learning passport excites UNICEF

The United Nations Children’s Fund has said hitting one million subscribers on the Nigeria Learning Passport was a testament to the collective commitment to ensuring that every child in Nigeria has access to quality education, regardless of their location or circumstances.

The UNICEF in a press statement on Tuesday, announced that the Nigeria Learning Passport has reached a remarkable milestone of one million subscribers, describing it as a milestone in educational access in the country.

UNICEF Nigeria Representative, Ms. Cristian Munduate, said, “This platform is bridging the educational gap and providing opportunities for children to learn and thrive, especially in remote and underserved communities.”

Munduate said, “The groundbreaking digital learning platform was launched to ensure continuous learning during the COVID-19 pandemic and has now become an essential tool in providing quality as well as uninterrupted education to children across Nigeria.

“The NLP is a result of a collaborative effort between UNICEF, the Federal and State Ministries of Education, and key partners among others including Microsoft, Airtel, IHS Towers, Sony, Botnar Foundation, and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE).

“It offers over 15,000 curriculum-aligned educational resources, including interactive lessons, digital textbooks, and self-paced learning modules, designed to cater to students from primary to secondary education levels, and for teachers and parents,” Munduate said.

The UNICEF Nigeria Representative also said, “The Nigeria Learning Passport has been instrumental in addressing the educational disruptions caused by the pandemic, and most recently by natural hazards and attacks on schools, ensuring that children continue to learn in a safe and supportive environment. The platform’s user-friendly interface has made it accessible to learners.

“The soon-to-be-launched offline capability will also make it accessible to learners with limited internet connectivity, further promoting inclusivity in education.

“The key features of the Nigeria Learning Passport include a comprehensive Curriculum: Covering core subjects such as Mathematics, Science, English, and Social Studies, available in local languages – English, Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba, Interactive Learning: Engaging learners with videos, quizzes, and interactive activities, free to use platform, and Data-free usage on an Airtel SIM Card.

“For offline Access; it allows students to download content and study without an internet connection, and teacher resources: providing educators with tools and materials to support effective teaching.”