The Lagos State Ministry of Fundamental and Secondary Education, in collaboration with the United Nations Kid’s Fund (UNICEF), has actually organised a three-day sensitisation program for owners, administrators and instructors of personal primary, junior and senior secondary schools on the Nigeria Learning Passport platform.
The program, held between June 17 and 19, 2026, at the Education Resource Centre, Ojodu, was created to increase awareness and promote the reliable usage of the digital learning platform to improve access to quality education for students throughout the state.
Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, highlighted the significance of innovation in enhancing learning results and ensuring inclusive, equitable and quality education for all kids.
He applauded UNICEF and the Nigeria Knowing Passport team for their ongoing assistance in advancing digital education in Lagos State and urged school owners and administrators to welcome the platform as a valuable resource for mentor and learning.
According to the commissioner, the platform supplies learners with access to curriculum-aligned academic content, enabling them to learn anytime and anywhere. He likewise stressed the requirement for schools to incorporate digital learning options into their operations to satisfy the demands of the developing international education landscape.
Alli-Balogun kept in mind that Lagos State, which officially introduced the Nigeria Learning Passport in September 2022, has become the prominent state in the nation in implementing the initiative.
In his goodwill message, the Chairman of the Parents’ Online Forum, Mr. Ganiyu Olatunbosun Akanbi, lauded UNICEF and other stakeholders for their dedication to academic development. He explained the sensitisation program as a vital action in strengthening the capability of school leaders and instructors to effectively deploy the platform in their schools.
Akanbi also contacted parents to play active functions in the instructional advancement of their children, noting that the effort aligns with government efforts to broaden access to quality education and improve digital literacy amongst learners.
The programme featured presentations, useful demonstrations and interactive sessions focused on acquainting participants with the features, benefits and functional treatments of the Nigeria Learning Passport. Monitoring activities were likewise performed to assess implementation progress and determine areas needing extra assistance.
Individuals expressed gratitude to the Lagos State Ministry of Education, UNICEF and the Nigeria Knowing Passport team for organising the programme and vowed to support the successful adoption of the platform in their schools.
The Ministry reaffirmed its dedication to promoting ingenious instructional efforts that boost finding out results and prepare learners for success in the digital age.
Coordinating Directors from the 6 instructional districts were likewise in participation.