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

UBEC, NSA Partner to Strengthen Basic Education and Ensure Safe Learning Environments in Nigeria

The Executive Secretary of UBEC, Aisha Garba, met with the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, to collaborate on reforming basic education in Nigeria. The discussion focused on strengthening the education delivery system, enhancing the effectiveness of the commission, collaboration and ensuring safe learning environments for all children. Both parties committed to working together on … Read more

New UBEC Executive Secretary Aisha Garba Unveils Vision to Transform Basic Education in Nigeria

The newly appointed UBEC Executive Secretary, Aisha Garba, has pledged to enhance basic education delivery in Nigeria. Speaking during meeting with members of management and staff of the commission, she emphasized education as a universal right and lamented the country’s high number of out-of-school children, currently estimated at 17 million. Garba highlighted challenges such as … Read more

UBEC Partners with JICA to Revolutionize Basic Education in Nigeria Through Effective Schools Programme

In a significant step towards enhancing the quality of basic education in Nigeria, the Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, convened a pivotal meeting today with representatives from the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The focal point of this collaboration revolves around UBEC’s strategic plan for the UBE Effective Schools … Read more

New UBEC Executive Secretary Hajiya Aisha Garba Visits Abuja Headquarters to Kickstart Visionary Leadership in Basic Education Reform

Left to Right: Prof. Bala Zakari (Deputy ES - Technical), Hajiya Aisha Garba (New UBEC ES), Dr. Hamid Bobboyi (Former UBEC ES)

Hajiya Aisha Garba, the newly appointed Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), made her inaugural familiarization visit to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja on December 20, 2024. Garba, an international development specialist with over 24 years of experience in transformative education programmes, was appointed by President Bola Tinubu to lead UBEC’s efforts … Read more

2-Day Capacity Building Workshop and Meeting of Chairmen and Secretaries of State Chapters of School-Based Management Committees (SBMCs) in Nigeria

A-2day Capacity building workshop and meeting of Chairmen and Secretaries of State chapters of School-Based Management Committees (SBMCs) in Nigeria. Took place at Bluespring Hotel Abuja, on 16th-17th December, 2024.#educationforallistheresponsibilityofall

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.