TECNO, a leading innovative technology brand, has joined forces with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Nigeria to support the Nigeria Learning Passport, a digital learning platform aimed at improving the quality of education for children and adolescents.
In Nigeria, educational challenges are significant, with many children out of school and even more not receiving quality education.
To address this, the Federal Ministry of Education and UNICEF launched the Nigeria Learning Passport in 2022 as part of UNICEF’s broader global educational strategy initiated in 2018.
The platform provides curriculum-aligned materials in local languages, accessible both online and offline, ensuring quality education is available to all children, regardless of their location.
The Nigeria Learning Passport covers a wide range of educational content, from foundational learning to skills development, and offers professional training for educators.
The programme has expanded to 19 states, ranking second among all participating countries with approximately 888,000 registered users.
TECNO’s collaboration with UNICEF aims to expand and enhance the Nigeria Learning Passport by strengthening content development, purchasing and maintaining technical equipment, and providing professional training for educators.
In 2024, UNICEF plans to include offline content for 50,000 children in remote and low-income areas, further reducing the education gap and improving education quality.
Cristian Munduate, UNICEF Country Representative in Nigeria, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership: “We are pleased to partner with TECNO to enhance the reach and impact of the Nigeria Learning Passport.
This collaboration will allow us to provide more children, especially those in remote and underserved areas, with the quality education they deserve.
Digital learning is a powerful tool for bridging educational gaps and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to learn and thrive.”
Jack Guo, General Manager of TECNO, added, “As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility endeavours, TECNO keeps giving back to the communities where our business is present.
Investing in education is an effective strategy for breaking the inter-generational transmission of poverty and contributing to social and economic development.
Africa has the world’s youngest population structure, and the progress of African children is the world’s progress.
Through the Learning Passport programme, we hope to help young people in Nigeria access sufficient education and development opportunities, becoming a strong engine for economic growth and social progress in Africa and even the world.”
By the end of 2023, the Learning Passport programme had expanded to 38 countries worldwide, with 6.02 million registered users and more than 13,000 courses.
In 2020, the Learning Passport was recognized as one of the 50 Most Influential Projects by The Project Management Institute, and in 2021, TIME named the programme one of the best 100 inventions of the year.
About TECNO
TECNO, part of Transsion Holdings, is an innovative technology brand with operations in over 70 countries across five continents. Since its launch, TECNO has revolutionized the digital experience in emerging global markets, integrating contemporary design with the latest technologies.
Today, TECNO leads in its target markets, offering a wide range of smartphones, smart wearables, laptops, tablets, HiOS operating systems, and smart home products.
Committed to unlocking the best technologies for forward-looking individuals, TECNO inspires consumers worldwide to pursue their best selves and futures. For more information, visit TECNO’s official site.
About UNICEF
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. Across more than 190 countries and territories, UNICEF works for every child, everywhere, to build a better world for everyone.
For more information about UNICEF and its work for children, visit UNICEF’s website. UNICEF does not endorse any company, brand, product, or service.
