TECNO support To The Nigeria Learning Passport Digital Learning Initiative
TECNO (www.TECNO-Mobile.com), a leading innovative technology brand, has announced a collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Nigeria to aid in the implementation of the Nigeria Learning Passport, a digital learning platform.
In today’s world, too many children remain out of school, and many more are not learning. In Nigeria, the challenges in the field of education are particularly acute. To improve the quality of education for children and adolescents, the Federal Ministry of Education and UNICEF launched the innovative Nigeria Learning Passport programme in 2022. This initiative forms part of UNICEF’s broader global educational strategy, the Learning Passport, which was first established in 2018.
The Nigeria Learning Passport provides curriculum-aligned materials in local languages through a combination of online and offline delivery, allowing children to access digital learning resources at any time, wherever they are. This ensures that quality education is available and accessible to all. The platform covers a full range of educational content, from foundational learning to skills development, and also provides professional training for educators.
The Nigeria Learning Passport programme has expanded to 19 states across the country, ranking second among all participating countries with approximately 888,000 registered users.
TECNO is working with UNICEF to support the expansion and deepening of the Nigeria Learning Passport. The partnership will further strengthen content development, purchase and maintenance of technical equipment, and professional training for educators. In 2024, UNICEF plans to expand the Nigeria Learning Passport to include offline content for 50,000 children in remote and low-income areas, further reducing the education gap and improving the quality of education.
Cristian Munduate, the UNICEF Country Representative in Nigeria, expressed satisfaction in collaborating with TECNO to improve the accessibility and impact of the Nigeria Learning Passport. This partnership will enable the provision of quality education to more children, particularly those in remote and underserved areas. Digital learning plays a crucial role in closing educational disparities and ensuring that every child has the chance to learn and succeed. With the support of TECNO, we are moving closer to our objective of making education available to all children in Nigeria, empowering them to create a brighter future.
Jack Guo, the General Manager of TECNO, emphasized the company’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility by giving back to the communities where they operate. Investing in education is a key strategy in breaking the cycle of poverty and contributing to social and economic progress. Africa has a youthful population, and the advancement of African children is essential for global progress. Through the Nigeria Learning Passport programme, we aim to assist young people in Nigeria in accessing education and development opportunities, becoming a driving force for economic growth and social advancement in Africa and beyond.
As of the end of 2023, the Nigeria Learning Passport programme had expanded to 38 countries globally, with over 6.02 million registered users and a wide range of courses available. In 2020, the programme was recognized as one of the 50 Most Influential Projects by The Project Management Institute, and in 2021, TIME listed it as one of the top 100 inventions of the year.
