The Nigeria Learning Passport (NLP), a digital platform, which was launched to boost learning in primary and secondary schools nationwide, has recorded a milestone of one million subscribers, according to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
According to the global body, the digital learning platform, launched to ensure continuous learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, has now become an essential tool in providing quality and uninterrupted education to children across Nigeria.
UNICEF Nigeria Representative, Cristian Munduate, who disclosed this yesterday, said the platform is bridging the educational gap and providing opportunities for children to learn and thrive, especially in remote and underserved communities.
She explained that the platform has been instrumental in addressing the educational disruptions caused by the pandemic, and most recently, by natural hazards and attacks on schools, thus ensuring that pupils continue to learn in a safe and supportive environment.
Munduate noted that reaching one million subscribers on the platform is a testament to collective commitment to ensuring that every child in Nigeria has access to quality education, regardless of their locations or circumstances.
According to her, the facility 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.
She stressed that the platform 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), adding that its user-friendly interface has made it accessible to learners.
Munduate added: “The soon to be launched offline capability will also make it accessible to learners with limited Internet connectivity, further promoting inclusivity in education. Key features of the Nigeria Learning Passport include Comprehensive Curriculum: Covering core subjects such as Mathematics, Science, English, and Social Studies.”
