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 literacy skills, enhance online teaching … Read more

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 Master Trainers for effective Quality … Read more

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 critical challenges in the basic … Read more

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 pivotal programmes are strategically designed … Read more

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 commitment to basic education through … Read more

Executive Secretary, UBEC, Aisha Garba Forges Stronger Partnership with Nasarawa State to Boost Basic Education

Lafia, Nasarawa State – March 5, 2025 – In a dynamic move to strengthen basic education delivery, the Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, embarked on her inaugural official visit to Nasarawa State, signaling a new era of collaborative partnership. Garba, accompanied by key UBEC directors, including Alh. Adamu Misau … Read more

UBEC Hosts Landmark Workshop Uniting All 37 SUBEB Chairmen to Strengthen Basic Education in Nigeria

On 24th February 2024, under the leadership of Executive Secretary Aisha Garba, UBEC convened all 37 SUBEB Chairmen to commence a three-day workshop aimed at strengthening partnerships for quality basic education in Nigeria. Addressing challenges in funding, infrastructure, and teacher shortages necessitates collaboration, accountability, and effective policy implementation. Education serves as the cornerstone of national … Read more

NERDC and UBEC Form Strategic Partnership to Roll Out New Curriculum for Nigerian Schools in 2025

The Management team of the Nigeria Education Research and Development Council (NERDC), led by its Executive Secretary, Prof. Salisu Shehu paid a working visit to the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), where they met with the Executive Secretary, Aisha Garba, and the UBEC Management teams, consisting Deputy Executive Secretary (Technical) and Directors. During the meeting, … Read more

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

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

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.