The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has confirmed the Nigeria Learning Passport (NLP) assisted over 290,000 users in accessing teaching and learning materials in 18 states.

According to the global agency, the NLP is a digital learning platform, which has free access to localised content, and enables quality teaching and learning activity in the library.

Unveiling the learning platform at the NLP spelling competition in Maiduguri at the weekend, the Office-in-Charge and UNICEF Education Manager, Caroline  Mwai disclosed:  “This platform has a digital record of learning and data analytical functionality on both web and mobile applications.”

Additionally, she said the platform provides access to 15,000 teaching and learning materials that are aligned with the national curriculum and global supplementary resources.

Besides accessing materials, Mwai reiterated that NLP supports the professional development of over 30,000 teachers in 16 states.

According to her, the teachers were also trained in digital literacy and digital pedagogical skills.

On the importance of the platform, she noted: “This equips educators with the tools to effectively leverage technology in the classroom.

“The digital platform can be used by learners, teachers,
educators, parents and caregivers.”

While thanking the Borno State government for its support and collaboration in implementing the NLP, the UNICEF official stressed that the Ministry of Education, Science Technology, and Innovation, and the State Universal Education Board (SUBEB) have played a vital role in mobilising and engaging strategically on the digital learning initiative.

On the impacts of digital learning, Mwai said the state had hit 19,300 learners as of last year.