The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is seeking input from telecommunications operators, educators and other stakeholders as it develops a framework to enable affordable access to verified digital learning platforms and educational content across Nigeria.
The move is aimed at reducing the cost barrier that has limited students’ access to online learning resources, while creating a structured approach for collaboration between telecom providers, content developers and education institutions.
Speaking at a public consultation forum on Zero-Rated Access for Educational Platforms and Content in Abuja on Tuesday, Aminu Maida, executive vice-chairman of the NCC, said the success of the initiative would depend on the contributions of all stakeholders involved in the digital education ecosystem.
Maida, who was represented by Ayuba Shuaibu, director of Policy, Competition and Economic Analysis at the commission, said the framework must reflect the interests of content providers, educators, students, telecommunications operators, families and communities.
“The objective of this initiative is straightforward but deeply significant, and that is to reduce the affordability barrier that locks millions of Nigerian students out of the digital classroom,” he said.
