Kwara SUBEB Organised a Funfair at the UBEC Smart School

Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board led by Prof. Raheem Shehu Adaramaja organised a Funfair at the Universal Basic Education Commission Model Smart School, Ilorin on Thursday,5th December 2024. The fun fair which had Hon. Mohammed Baba Salihu Boria, Chairman of Kwara State House Committee on Education, Hajiya Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu, Commissioner of Education, Kwara … Read more

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 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 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

UBEC and NTI Launch Nationwide Training for Smart School Teachers to Enhance Blended Learning in Classrooms

On October 23, 2023, Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, the Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), inaugurated a nationwide training program for UBE Smart School teachers, focused on fostering attitudinal change to support the effective implementation of blended learning in classrooms. Dr. Bobboyi was joined by the Director/CEO of the National Teachers Institute (NTI), … 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 and NCDMB Sign Landmark MoU to Foster Educational Development and Local Content Collaboration

On October 17, 2024, the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and the Nigeria Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) formalized their partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement aims to enhance collaboration between the two organizations, focusing on the development of educational programs that integrate local content initiatives. This strategic partnership is … Read more

UBEC and NOUN Sign Landmark MoU for Post Graduate Diploma in Smart Education, Pioneering a New Era in Teacher Training

The Executive Secretary of UBEC, Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, and the Vice-Chancellor of NOUN, Professor Olufemi Peters, officially signed the Memorandum of Understanding, marking the launch of a groundbreaking postgraduate program aimed at enhancing teacher quality in Nigeria. During the signing, Dr. Bobboyi highlighted that the Teacher Internship Scheme was developed to raise the standard of … Read more

Education Ministers Inspect UBEC Smart School in Karshi, Abuja: A Commitment to Quality Education for the Future

Inspecting Excellence in Education! On the 13th of August 2024, the Honorable Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, alongside the State Minister of Education, Hon. Yusuf Tanko Sununu, conducted a comprehensive inspection and monitoring visit to the UBEC Smart School located in Karshi, Abuja. This visit underscores the government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the delivery … Read more

UBEC Executive Secretary Dr. Hamid Bobboyi Tours State-of-the-Art SMART Model II School in Sogunro, Ibadan

Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, the Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), recently visited the UBEC SMART Model II School in Sogunro, Ibadan, Oyo State. During his visit, Dr. Bobboyi closely examined the state-of-the-art facilities and innovative educational programmes of the SMART Model II initiative. He engaged with the school’s administrators, teachers, and students … 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.