UBEC Receives Survey Data on Primary Math and Science Education from JICA

Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, the Executive Secretary of UBEC, along with members of the Commission’s management, received data from a recent survey conducted by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The survey focused on primary mathematics and science education across selected states in Nigeria.

UBEC Trains and Sensitize Education Secretaries in 774 Local Government in Nigeria on Effective Management of 2023 and 2024 Teacher Development Programme

On 19th November, 2024, Dr. Suwaiba Saad Ahmad, the Minister of State for Education, flagged off the training of 774 Education Secretaries from across the country at the UBEC Digital Resource Center (DRC) in Abuja. The training which was organised by the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) as part of its mandate. Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, … Read more

Senate Committee on Education (Basic and Secondary) Visit UBEC DRC on Oversight

As part of its legislative responsibilities, the Senate Committee on Education (basic and secondary) visited the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Digital Resource Centre (DRC) as the Commission’s primary oversight body and in accordance with Section 88 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) to assess the level of compliance with and performance in the full … Read more

UBEC Receives Delegates from Ghana Education Service (GES) for the South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) Program

In an effort to promote collaboration and knowledge exchange between Nigeria, Korea and Ghana, KOICA Nigeria led by Aram Lee were at the UBEC Headquarters on 11th November, 2024 to request UBEC’s participation in the scheduled South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) program which KOICA Nigeria Office facilitates. The program which aims at a comparative study … Read more

UBEC PARTNERS WITH CONTROLS, INSTITUTO MECCANICA DEI MATERIALI (IMM) AND TECTONICS TO IMPROVE THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS IN BASIC EDUCATION SUB-SECTOR ACROSS THE COUNTRY

As part of efforts put in place to address incidence of building collapses and guarantee the quality of the infrastructure projects delivered within the basic education sub-sector in the States and FCT, the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) management, led by Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, has been working to establish new partnerships and strengthen existing ones … Read more

UBEC RECEIVES 1,662 EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS FOR SMART SCHOOLS FROM KOICA

As part of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in 2021, KOICA provided 1,662 educational video resources for usage in Smart Schools around the country. From 2021 to the present, KOICA has trained 250 teachers and administrators in Nigeria and Korea, … Read more

ICPC Inaugurates Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit to Strengthen Integrity at UBEC

On October 23, 2024, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) formally inaugurated the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) at the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). This unit was established to reinforce transparency, promote accountability, and combat corruption within UBEC’s operations. At the inauguration ceremony, ICPC representatives emphasized the significance of the … Read more

UBEC Hosts Stakeholders’ Meeting on Proposed Digital Innovation Hub at Digital Resource Center

UBEC convened a meeting with key stakeholders to discuss the establishment of a proposed Digital Innovation Hub at the Digital Resource Center. The meeting focused on exploring strategies to foster technological advancements in education, with the hub expected to serve as a platform for driving innovation and digital transformation in Nigeria’s education sector. Participants included … Read more

UBEC Executive Secretary and Management Team Pay Official Visit to FCT Minister, Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike

On October 17, 2024, Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, the Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), along with key members of the management team and the Union Chairman, made a formal visit to the Honorable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike. The visit aimed to strengthen collaboration between UBEC … Read more

2 – Day Meeting of UBEC Management, Zonal Directors, Other Officers in the Directorate Cadre and State Coordinators

A 2-Day Meeting of UBEC Management, Zonal Directors, Other Officers in the Directorate Cadre and State Coordinators on strengthening UBEC Zonal and State offices for improved efficiency and Productivity. Held at UBEC Digital Resource Center, Abuja. 25th – 26th September, 2024.

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.