The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has commended the Kwara State Government for its outstanding achievements in digital and blended learning.
UNICEF described the state’s progress as a “model of visionary leadership and effective policy direction.”
This was disclosed in a letter addressed to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq through the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Lawal Olohungbebe.
UNICEF praised the state for surpassing its digital learning goals under the Nigeria Learning Passport (NLP), an innovation launched in 2024.
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UNICEF disclosed that the state has reached more than 55,900 learners on the NLP platform.
This figure represents over 280% of the original target of 20,000 learners set for the end of 2025.
Gerida Birukila, Chief of Field Office, UNICEF Kaduna, described the feat as remarkable, attributing the accomplishment to the commitment of AbdulRazaq.
She noted that the governor’s policies on education technology and human capital development have repositioned Kwara as a national leader in digital learning.
UNICEF lauded the governor for providing the necessary resources, technical support, and the enabling environment to drive the digital transformation agenda across public schools in the state.
The Ministry of Education welcomed the commendation, stating that it serves as further proof of the effectiveness of AbdulRazaq’s education reforms.
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UNICEF reaffirmed its readiness to strengthen its partnership with the state as Kwara continues to expand digital education opportunities for all children.
