TECNO, a leading technology brand, has partnered with UNICEF to enhance the Nigeria Learning Passport, a digital platform to improve education for Nigerian children. This collaboration aims to tackle the major educational challenges in Nigeria, where many children are out of school or not getting a quality education.
The Nigeria Learning Passport, launched in 2022 by the Federal Ministry of Education and UNICEF, is part of UNICEF’s global education initiative started in 2018. This digital platform offers curriculum-aligned materials in local languages, accessible online and offline. It ensures children everywhere can access quality educational resources. The platform covers a range of content from basic learning to skill development and also provides professional training for educators.
The programme has now expanded to 19 states in Nigeria, with around 888,000 registered users, making it the second-largest among participating countries. The partnership with TECNO aims to further grow and enhance the Nigeria Learning Passport by improving content development, purchasing and maintaining technical equipment, and providing professional training for educators. In 2024, UNICEF plans to add offline content for 50,000 children in remote and low-income areas, further reducing the education gap.
Cristian Munduate, UNICEF Country Representative in Nigeria, expressed his excitement about the partnership, saying, “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. With TECNO’s support, we are one step closer to making education accessible to all children in Nigeria, empowering them to build a brighter future.”
Jack Guo, General Manager of TECNO, emphasized the importance of the partnership, stating, “As part of our Corporate Social Responsibility efforts, TECNO continues to give back to the communities where we operate. Investing in education is a key strategy for breaking the cycle of poverty and promoting social and economic development. Africa has the world’s youngest population, and advancing the education of African children benefits the entire world. Through the Learning Passport programme, we aim to provide Nigerian youth with the education and development opportunities they need, driving economic growth and social progress in Africa and beyond.”
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. The programme has received significant recognition, being named one of the 50 Most Influential Projects by The Project Management Institute in 2020 and one of the best 100 inventions of the year by TIME in 2021.
TECNO, a part of Transsion Holdings, operates in over 70 countries across five continents. The brand is recognized for transforming the digital experience in emerging markets by combining modern design with the latest technology. TECNO’s dedication to innovation is evident in its diverse product range, including smartphones, smart wearables, laptops, tablets, and smart home devices. Embracing the brand’s motto “Stop At Nothing,” TECNO strives to deliver cutting-edge technology to forward-thinking individuals, motivating them to achieve their best futures.
