Our Company
Our Heritage & Legacy
A Legacy of Excellence
60+ Years of Impact in Nigerian Education
Learn Africa Plc was incorporated in August 1961 as a book publishing company, established as a subsidiary of the renowned Longman Group (UK) Limited, now Pearson Education Limited, one of the world’s largest education businesses.
From inception, the company’s mission was to market and distribute imported Longman Group titles and to develop original content in English and indigenous languages to meet the growing demand for books in the Nigerian market.
Today, Learn Africa stands as Nigeria’s largest educational publisher, with over 5,000 titles and a workforce of 210+ staff spread across the country. Listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange since 23 July 1996, we hold the highest equity value in the publishing sector.
Journey Through Time
1961
Incorporation
Founded as Longman Nigeria Plc
1996
NSE Listing
Listed on Nigerian Stock Exchange
2011
Independence
Transitioned to Learn Africa Pic
2024
Digital Launch
Launched Al-powered mobile app
Who We Are Today
Vision, Mission & Core Values
Our Strategic Foundation
Our Vision
To be the leading learning organisation driving a better educated society.
Our Mission
To deliver innovative learning solutions that improve learning outcomes.
Our Core Values
Excellence
Committed to delivering educational products of the highest quality, ensuring consistent provision of excellent products and services.
Innovation
Embracing technology and modern pedagogical approaches to create transformative learning experiences.
Integrity
Upholding the highest ethical standards in all our business practices and relationships.
Customer Commitment
Excellent customer satisfaction with a well-motivated workforce
Our Heritage & Legacy
Market Leadership & Scale
Nationwide Presence, Unmatched Reach
National Distribution Network
Branch Locations
Representatives in every state of the federation
- Ikeja (HQ)
- Abeokuta
- Port Harcourt
- Ibadan
- Jos
- Kano
- Onitsha
- Zaria
- Abuja
- Benin
- Akure
- Ilorin
- Makurdi
- Owerri
- Calabar
Highest Equity Value
In the Nigerian Publishing Sector