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UBEC-British Council Collaboration on STRIDE and SPRINT Training

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) in collaboration with the British Council conducted a 4-day training of master trainers from April 28th to May 2nd, 2024, on Stimulating Teacher Resourcefulness in Digital Education (STRIDE) and Supporting Pedagogical Rigor in Networked Teaching (SPRINT). The training aimed to equip teachers with digital

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UBEC Trains Master Trainers on E-Quality Assurance to Boost Education Standards in Nigeria

The Universal Basic Education Commission, led by Executive Secretary Aisha Garba, has taken a significant step towards enhancing quality education through its Department of Quality Assurance by organizing a 3-Day Training Workshop for Master Trainers on E-Quality Assurance in Lafia, Nasarawa State. The workshop, aimed at strengthening the capacity of

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Jigawa State Governor Visits UBEC, Seek Stronger Support for Basic Education in the State

The Executive Governor of Jigawa State, His Excellency Umar Namadi, has paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary of Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC),  Aisha Garba, at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. The visit focused on strengthening the partnership between Jigawa State and UBEC, with particular emphasis on addressing

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UBEC Executive Secretary Receives NIMC DG, Engr. Dr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote

The Executive Secretary, Aisha Garba, welcomed the Director General/CEO of NIMC, Engr. Dr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, alongside Princess Aderemi Adebowale, National Programme Manager of the Renewed Hope National Home Grown School Feeding Programme, and senior NIMC officials, for a strategic discussion on enhancing pupil enrollment in Nigeria. The DG/CEO, NIMC highlighted

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UBEC and Federal Ministry of Education Launch Landmark School Improvement and Teacher Development Programmes Nationwide

In a significant stride towards enhancing the quality of basic education across Nigeria, the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education, today announced the national flag-off of the 2023/2024 School-Based Management Committee – School Improvement Programme (SBMC-SIP) and Teacher Professional Development (TPD) initiatives. These

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UBEC Executive Secretary Receives Bureau of Public Procurement Team

The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, received the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr. Adebowole Adedokun, along with his management team at the Commission’s headquarters. The visit aimed to support the Executive Secretary in strengthening procurement processes within UBEC and to

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UBEC Executive Secretary Addresses National Assembly, Advocates for Strengthened Basic Education Framework

The Executive Secretary, @AishaMGarba , addressed the National Assembly at the public hearing on the amendment of the UBEC Act, 2004. She expressed appreciation to the Deputy President of the Senate, Distinguished Senator Barau Jibrin @barauijibrin , the minority leader distinguished Senator Abba Moro, Senator Lawal Adamu Usman, @mrla7411 Chairman of the Senate Committee on Education

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UBEC Executive Secretary Engages Nasarawa Governor, Education Stakeholders on Expanding Access to Quality Education

The Executive Secretary, Aisha Garba met with Governor Abdullahi Sule, of Nasarawa State @GovNasarawa Commissioner for Education Dr. John Mamman, SUBEB Executive Chairman Alhaji Muhammed Musa Dan’azumi, and other education stakeholders to reinforce efforts in expanding access to quality education and addressing the challenge of out-of-school children. The Governor has shown strong

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CODE Team Pays Courtesy Visit to UBEC Executive Secretary to Discuss Basic Education Development

The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, recently received a courtesy visit from Connected Development (CODE), led by its Chief Executive, Hamzat Lawal, along with his team. The purpose of the visit was to explore potential collaboration opportunities between CODE and UBEC, particularly in the

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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.