UNICEF is pleased to announce that the Nigeria Learning Passport has attained a significant milestone of one million subscribers. This revolutionary digital learning platform, which was launched to enable ongoing learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, has now become an important tool in providing quality and uninterrupted education to children across Nigeria.
The Nigeria Learning Passport is the outcome of a collaborative effort by UNICEF, the Federal and State Ministries of Education, and important partners like as Microsoft, Airtel, IHS Towers, Sony, the Botnar Foundation, and the Global Partnership for Education. It provides approximately 15,000 curriculum-aligned educational resources, including interactive lessons, digital textbooks, and self-paced learning modules, targeted for students from primary to secondary education levels, and for teachers and parents.
“Reaching one million subscribers on the Nigeria Learning Passport is a testament to our collective commitment to ensuring that every child in Nigeria has access to quality education, regardless of their location or circumstances. This platform is bridging the educational gap and providing opportunities for children to learn and thrive, especially in remote and underserved communities.” said Ms. Cristian Munduate, UNICEF Nigeria Representative.
The Nigeria Learning Passport has helped to resolve educational disruptions caused by the pandemic, as well as natural hazards and school attacks, ensuring that children may continue to learn in a safe and supportive environment. The platform’s user-friendly layout has made it more accessible to students. The soon-to-be-launched offline feature will also make it available to students who have limited internet connection, encouraging inclusivity in education.
Key features of the Nigeria Learning Passport include:
- 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.
- Data free usage on an Airtel Sim Card
- Offline Access: Allowing students to download content and study without an internet connection.
- Teacher Resources: Providing educators with tools and materials to support effective teaching.
UNICEF acknowledges the invaluable contributions of its partners in making the Nigeria Learning Passport a success:
- Airtel: Providing data services to enhance accessibility.
- IHS: Supporting data and connectivity to ensure students stay connected.
- Microsoft: Offering the infrastructure that powers the platform.
- Sony and Botnar: Funding support to develop and expand the platform.
- Global Partnership for Education (GPE): Funding the setup of the platform, state technical teams, building capacity of teachers and supply of devices.
UNICEF Nigeria continues to collaborate closely with the Federal and State Ministries of Education, as well as other partners, to broaden the scope of the Nigerian Learning Passport and improve its content to meet learners’ evolving needs.
This achievement is a big step towards reaching Sustainable Development Goal 4, which aims to promote inclusive and equitable quality education for all. UNICEF remains committed to providing a better future for all children through education and innovation.