Nigeria's UBEC Mobilizes N100 Billion in Grants, Builds Thousands of Classrooms

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has successfully mobilized over N100 billion in previously unaccessed matching grants, driving significant improvements in basic education across Nigeria. This initiative is part of the commission's 2025 to 2031 Strategic Blueprint, aimed at delivering measurable results.

Aisha Garba, Executive Secretary of UBEC, revealed these achievements at a media luncheon in Abuja. She stated that in partnership with State Universal Basic Education Boards, UBEC has constructed more than 4,600 classrooms, renovated over 6,100, and supplied over 334,000 pieces of school furniture. Additionally, the commission provided 2,780 toilets and 678 boreholes, alongside supporting the establishment of over 2,300 Early Childhood Care Development and Education Centres.

Garba emphasized that these efforts align with the federal government's Renewed Hope Agenda, focusing on improving schools, empowering teachers, and expanding opportunities for Nigerian children. The commission has invested over N20.4 billion in teacher professional development and is enhancing accountability through the Effective Schools Programme and School-Based Management Committees.

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Guided by our 2025 to 2031 Strategic Blueprint and aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the federal government, we are moving beyond reforms to delivering measurable results that are improving schools, empowering teachers, and expanding opportunities for millions of Nigerian children.

UBEC is also embracing technology by expanding Digital Literacy Centres, strengthening Smart Schools, and promoting Artificial Intelligence, coding, and robotics. Over 7.8 million instructional materials have been distributed to boost literacy and numeracy. The commission is further broadening access through Open Schooling, Integrated Qur’anic and Tsangaya Education, girl-child education, and inclusive education programs.

To ensure transparency and data-driven decision-making, UBEC has introduced institutional reforms and strengthened project monitoring. Garba urged the media to partner with UBEC through regular briefings and project visits to build public confidence and encourage stakeholder participation, stating that education is a shared responsibility requiring collective commitment.

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Education is a shared responsibility. Government can provide leadership and resources, but lasting transformation requires the collective commitment of communities, teachers, parents, development partners, and the media.