UBEC Hosts Landmark Workshop Uniting All 37 SUBEB Chairmen to Strengthen Basic Education in Nigeria

On 24th February 2024, under the leadership of Executive Secretary Aisha Garba, UBEC convened all 37 SUBEB Chairmen to commence a three-day workshop aimed at strengthening partnerships for quality basic education in Nigeria. Addressing challenges in funding, infrastructure, and teacher shortages necessitates collaboration, accountability, and effective policy implementation. Education serves as the cornerstone of national … Read more

NERDC and UBEC Form Strategic Partnership to Roll Out New Curriculum for Nigerian Schools in 2025

The Management team of the Nigeria Education Research and Development Council (NERDC), led by its Executive Secretary, Prof. Salisu Shehu paid a working visit to the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), where they met with the Executive Secretary, Aisha Garba, and the UBEC Management teams, consisting Deputy Executive Secretary (Technical) and Directors. During the meeting, … Read more

Benue SUBEB Chairman Visits UBEC to Strengthen Education Delivery in Crisis-Affected Areas

Dr. Grace Adagba, Chairman of the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) @BenueSUBEB alongside her management team, visited Ubec in Abuja to discuss the implementation of state-level projects and ongoing efforts to drive enrolment and improve learning outcomes, particularly in crisis-affected and hard-to-reach areas. Dr. Adagba and her team also sought support in strengthening Benue SUBEB’s … Read more

UBEC and Islamic Development Bank Discuss Education Initiatives to Boost Quality Learning in Nigeria

The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, met with representatives of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to discuss initiatives aimed at enhancing access to quality education in Nigeria. The engagement focused on integrating formal and non-formal education curricula to promote inclusivity and strengthen foundational learning. Key priorities also included expanding … Read more

UBEC Partners with UNICEF to Strengthen Nigeria’s Foundational Learning and Education Outcomes

The Executive Secretary of UBEC met with Vanessa Lee, Chief of Education, and Munamuzunga Sikaulu from @UNICEF_Nigeria today for insightful discussions on strengthening foundational learning, ECCDE, and improving learning outcomes for the Nigerian child. Our conversation focused on the need for all development partners to align efforts in line with Government priorities in increasing access to Basic … Read more

Nigeria Forms National Committee to Tackle Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Crisis

Under the leadership of Honorable Minister of Education, Dr. Morufu Olatunji Alausa @DrTunjiAlausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Said @Suwaiba_Said, we have inaugurated a committee on Almajiri and Out of School Children to develop a National Policy on Almajiri Education and its Implementation Guidelines. As the Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education … Read more

UBEC and Gates Foundation Explore Partnership to Boost Nigeria’s Basic Education

On February 11, 2025, the Executive Secretary, Aisha Garba, received the representatives from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in her office, to explore collaborative efforts aimed at enhancing basic education in Nigeria. The discussions centered around potential partnerships involving grants and technical support to strengthen educational initiatives across the country. A key focus of … Read more

Dame (Mrs.) Comfort Iheme – Rep. South East


She hails from Bende LGA of Abia State. She holds a B.Sc, 1987 from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

Dr. Danjuma Adamu Dabo – Rep. North East

Dr. Danjuma hails from Bauchi State. He obtained M.Sc Public Administration and Policy Analysis from the University of Abuja, MBA form Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and Ph.D Economics from the Loughborough University, UK.