By lyop Pam
Plateau State Government has officially launched the UNICEF Nigerian Learning Passport, NLP reinforcing its commitment to transforming the education sector through digital learning.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State launched the iniative in partnership with UNICEF at the Government House in Jos.
The Nigerian Learning Passport is an innovative education platform that caters to early childhood, primary, and secondary education, as well as adolescent skills, technical, and vocational training.
Unveiling the platform, Governor Mutfwang stated that government would develop a comprehensive plan to digitize education across all levels in the state while emphasizing the need to strengthen public education.
The Governor expressed gratitude to UNICEF and other key stakeholders for their continued support in enhancing the state’s education system.
In a message on behalf of UNICEF the Chief of Field Office, Dr. Nazak Rafik represented by Mr. Ibrahim Ado described the NLP as a groundbreaking initiative developed by UNICEF in collaboration with its partners to provide access to quality education for both in-school and out-of-school children.
He noted that the platform was initially launched in March 2022 and acknowledged the significant strides Plateau State has made in education and affirmed UNICEF’s commitment to partnering the state to improve digital learning and educational outcomes.
Also speaking, the Executive Secretary of the Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB Samuel Amuna, expressed optimism that the initiative would enhance literacy and numeracy among school children.
In an address of welcome Commissioner for Education, Kachollom Gang, said the NLP would serve as a bridge between traditional classroom teaching and modern digital learning.
In separate goodwill messages, the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT and the representative of the All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools, ANCOPSS pledged their support for the program, and expressed hope that it would help reduce failure rates in public examinations.
Edited by Karen keyen
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