Digital learning: UNICEF distributes 210 tablets to Adamawa schools

By Ibrahim Kado

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has distributed 210 tablets, 10 projectors and internet facilities to public schools to enhance digital learning in Adamawa.

The UN Agency also extended the gesture to the America University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola.

UNICEF’s Education Specialist, Bauchi Field Office, Mr Joel Jutum said this during the unveiling of the Nigeria Learning Passport (NLP) programme, on Tuesday in Yola.

According to Jutum, NLP is an innovative project using digital technology to deliver interactive and engaging learning experiences to children in rural areas, to ensure that they have access to the quality education as their peers in urban areas.

“Today; we witness the birth of a groundbreaking initiative that will revolutionise education in Adamawa.

“The NLP signifies a paradigm shift, where the power of technology and knowledge converge to create an environment that fosters growth, innovation and equal opportunities for all,” he said.

In her remarks, Hajiya Aisha Umar, Permanent Secretary, Adamawa State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development appreciated UNICEF and other partners for their contribution towards improving access to quality education in the state.

She reitrated government commitment to enhance access to free quality education for all children in the state.

The Commissioner urged stakeholders to key into the NLP programme to facilitate its successful implementation in the state.

Also speaking, Executive Chairman, Adamawa State Universal Basic Education,  Dr Salihi Ateque said the board would ensure judicious distribution and effective monitoring of the devices to achieve the objectives of the programme.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that some of the benefiting schools were drawn from Hong; Yola South  Fofure and Guyuk Local Government Areas of the state.

(NAN)