The Lagos State Ministry of Standard and Secondary Education, in cooperation with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has organised a three-day sensitisation program for owners, administrators and teachers of personal primary, junior and senior secondary schools on the Nigeria Learning Passport platform.
The program, held in 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 knowing platform to enhance access to quality education for learners across the state.
Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, highlighted the importance of technology in boosting discovering results and guaranteeing inclusive, equitable and quality education for all kids.
He applauded UNICEF and the Nigeria Knowing Passport team for their ongoing support beforehand digital education in Lagos State and prompted school owners and administrators to welcome the platform as a valuable resource for teaching and learning.
According to the commissioner, the platform provides students with access to curriculum-aligned academic material, allowing 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 global education landscape.
Alli-Balogun kept in mind that Lagos State, which officially launched the Nigeria Learning Passport in September 2022, has become the prominent state in the nation in carrying out the effort.
In his goodwill message, the Chairman of the Moms And Dads’ Online Forum, Mr. Ganiyu Olatunbosun Akanbi, lauded UNICEF and other stakeholders for their commitment to educational advancement. He described the sensitisation program as an essential step in reinforcing the capability of school leaders and teachers to efficiently deploy the platform in their schools.
Akanbi likewise called on moms and dads to play active functions in the instructional advancement of their kids, keeping in mind that the effort lines up with government efforts to broaden access to quality education and enhance digital literacy amongst students.
The program included discussions, practical demonstrations and interactive sessions targeted at acquainting individuals with the functions, benefits and operational treatments of the Nigeria Knowing Passport. Monitoring activities were likewise carried out to examine execution progress and determine locations needing extra assistance.
Participants expressed appreciation to the Lagos State Ministry of Education, UNICEF and the Nigeria Learning Passport team for organising the program and vowed to support the successful adoption of the platform in their schools.
The Ministry declared its commitment to promoting ingenious instructional initiatives that improve finding out outcomes and prepare students for success in the digital age.
Collaborating Directors from the 6 academic districts were also in attendance.