Oando Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to improving foundational literacy and numeracy in Nigeria with the launch of the Foundational Learning Improvement Programme (LEARNOVATE – FLIP).
This pioneering initiative, in collaboration with Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) Africa, Quality Education Development Associates (QEDA) & Hilltrust Top Foundation, leverages evidence-based methods to address the learning crisis in Nigeria and build stronger educational outcomes for pupils across four states: Ebonyi, Plateau, Sokoto, and Adamawa.
Anchored on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4, the LEARNOVATE FLIP initiative integrates two methodologies taking a targeted approach to enhance inclusive and equitable quality education.
Speaking on the launch of LEARNOVATE-FLIP, the head, Oando Foundation, Tonia Uduimoh, commented, “We are excited to introduce the Foundational Learning Improvement Programme as part of our LEARNOVATE strategy, in line with our ongoing commitment to ensuring that every child, especially in underserved communities, has access to quality education.
“By incorporating evidence-based methodologies and focusing on lesson instructions and assessments in mother-tongue, we aim to address the existing learning gaps among young learners and create a deeper understanding of how to improve educational outcomes for Nigerian students.”
The impact of this pilot will not only inform future educational practices but will also support the achievement of the United Nations’ SDG 4, which advocates for inclusive and equitable quality education for all.
“Ultimately, our goal is to empower children with the foundational skills they need to succeed, contributing to the sustainable growth and development of their communities and Nigeria as a whole,” he added.
This initiative builds on Oando Foundation’s current LEARNOVATE strategy centered around improving foundational learning through innovative approaches and promoting sustainability within educational systems.
Also commenting on the initiative, executive chairman, State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Ebonyi State, Hon. Mrs. Patience Ogodo commended Oando Foundation’s efforts, noting We commend Oando Foundation for its unwavering commitment to transforming education in Nigeria.
The LEARNOVATE-FLIP initiative represents a strategic and impactful response to the pressing challenges of foundational literacy and numeracy, particularly for children in underserved communities.
