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.

Capacity Building Workshop of Selected Teachers on Inclusive Education Principles and Ideologies in Basic Education Institutions in Nigeria

Objectives: 1. Build capacity on Inclusive Education principles, ideologies, and implementation processes.2. Equip participants with global best practices on inclusive education implementation.3. Familiarize participants with the training manual content.4. Sensitize participants to avoid rejection of learners with disabilities.5. Develop teachers for future state-based training.6. Strengthen stakeholders’ participation in inclusive education. Key Outcomes: – Enhanced teacher … Read more

JICA Consultants Pay Courtesy Visit to UBEC Headquarters

On the 17th of September, 2024, a delegation of consultants from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) paid a courtesy visit to the headquarters of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) in Abuja. The visit aimed to foster collaboration between JICA and UBEC to further strengthen Nigeria’s basic education sector. The delegation was warmly received … Read more

UBEC and NCDMB Leaders Hold Talks on Strengthening Institutional Ties and Exploring Educational Collaboration

The Executive Secretary of UBEC, Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, accompanied by the Deputy Executive Secretary (Services), Prof. Isiaka Kolawole, and other management members, paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe. The visit aimed to explore potential collaboration, partnership, and institutional strengthening opportunities … Read more

5-day Training of Master Trainers on Moral Regeneration and Reorientation in Basic Education – Bauchi State

The Executive Secretary UBEC, Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, was represented by Deputy Executive Secretary, (Technical) Prof. Bala Zakari, at a 5-day Master Trainers’ workshop on Moral Regeneration and Reorientation in Basic Education.The objective is to equip master trainers with the skills and knowledge to cascade to teachers at the state level. Participants are facilitators from various … Read more

Meeting with the Executive Chairmen of State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs) and the coordinating Directors of the Effective School Program (ESP)

The Executive Secretary, UBEC, Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, and the management staff were at the Meeting with the Executive Chairmen of State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs) and the coordinating Directors of the Effective School Program (ESP), on Monday 18th March, 2024 at the UBEC Digital Resource Center, Abuja.

UBEC, SUBEBs Hold Quarterly Meeting in Abuja

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has held its quarterly meeting involving State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEB) across the 36 in Abuja, to put the numbers in check. The 25th quarterly meeting of UBEC management with the Executive Chairmen of SUBEBs themed “Redefining National and State Priorities for Effective Basic Education Delivery” seeks to bring all … 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.