The Federal Government has raised concerns over Nigeria's growing learning crisis, revealing that three out of every four Nigerian children cannot read and understand an age-appropriate text by the age of 10.
Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed this during the Federal Ministry of Education and Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Roundtable on Digital Resources for Achieving Learning Outcomes in Abuja.
Describing the situation as unacceptable, the minister said the country must urgently adopt technology-driven learning solutions to improve literacy and educational outcomes.
According to Alausa, learning poverty means that by the age of 10, a child is unable to read and comprehend a simple, age-appropriate text. He noted that the current reality poses a serious threat to Nigeria's future workforce and national development.
He stressed that digital learning tools can help bridge the shortage of qualified teachers, particularly in core subjects such as English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, while improving access to quality education across the country.
The minister also urged state governments to maximise the use of digital learning platforms developed by the Federal Government to enhance teaching and learning in schools.
He revealed that although the Nigeria Learning Passport currently has about 2.3 million users, the figure remains low compared to the country's estimated 67 million learners in primary, junior secondary and senior secondary schools.
The Federal Government reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access to digital education and implementing reforms aimed at reducing learning poverty and improving literacy among Nigerian children.
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