United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has begun the training of teachers in the integration of Nigerian Learning Passport (NLP) and blended learning techniques across the country with 10,000 Digital Educational Materials.
Already in Niger State, 500 teachers from three local government areas of Munya, Shiroro and Suleja have undergone training in the renewed effort to strengthen digital education and enhance classroom delivery through NLP.
The education officer at the UNICEF Kaduna Field Office, Mr. Bala Dada, explained that the initiative was part of UNICEF’s broader effort to ensure learning continuity despite security challenges in some areas.
He disclosed that the 500 trained teachers from Niger State were expected to reach about 40,000 students, thereby expanding access to quality education across the state.
Dada said the Nigerian Learning Passport, a digital learning platform featuring over 10,000 educational materials aligned with the national curriculum, offers teachers and learners easy access to quality instructional resources.
The UNICEF education officer reiterated that the programme aimed to empower teachers with 21st-century teaching skills and promote blended learning as a sustainable model for delivering quality education.
Also speaking, Nigerian Learning Passport Team Leader, Kaduna Office, Mr Philip Mamman, highlighted the growing importance of digital literacy in education while encouraging teachers to embrace technology as an indispensable tool for modern teaching and learning.
He posited that the ultimate goal was improved learning outcomes and better-prepared students across the state.
The UNICEF focal person at the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Mallam Faruk Mashegu,  in his address, lauded the participants for their commitment and urged them to remain open-minded throughout the sessions.
He noted that the Nigerian Learning Passport provides teachers with innovative tools to build their capacity and sustain continuous learning for students.
