UNESCO Commends NCC's Zero-Rate Educational Access Initiative

UNESCO praised the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for its zero-rate access initiative for educational platforms and content, which aims to bridge the digital literacy gap in Nigeria. This commendation was made by Dr. Yinka Oyerinde during a public consultation forum organized by the NCC in Abuja on Tuesday.

Oyerinde noted the significance of digital literacy interventions over the past few years, highlighting the efforts of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Federal Ministry of Education in developing digital literacy programs. Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, and Dr. Ayuba Shuiabu, Director of Policy, also emphasized the initiative's potential to provide educational content to students and teachers, ultimately benefiting millions of Nigerian students.

Zainab Suleiman, Director of ICT at the Federal Ministry of Education, expressed appreciation for the initiative, which addresses the high costs and unequal access to digital learning resources. The consultation aimed to gather expert input on eligibility criteria for educational content and platforms.