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.

UBEC and NCPWD Explore Collaborative Efforts to Tackle Out-of-School Crisis for Children with Disabilities in Nigeria

On September 26, 2024, the Executive Secretary of UBEC, Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, welcomed the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Chief Ayuba Gufwan, and his management team during a courtesy visit to UBEC Headquarters. The visit aimed at fostering a partnership to address the challenges of Out-of-School Children (OOSC), with … Read more

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

Digital Revolution in Education: UBEC Launches Quality Assurance Platform

The Federal Ministry of Education and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) took a significant step towards revolutionizing the educational landscape in Nigeria on September 5, 2024. The event, held at the UBEC Digital Resource Centre in Abuja, showcased a groundbreaking digital quality assurance platform designed to enhance school evaluation processes nationwide. Dignitaries from the … 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

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

Empowering Nigerian Teachers: Transforming Education through Innovation

The recently concluded 4-day intensive capacity building workshop on Design Thinking, Coding, and Artificial Intelligence for UBE Model Smart School Teachers held 3rd to 6th April, 2024 at the UBEC Digital Resource Centre was an extraordinary success! Hosted by the Commission, it marked a pivotal moment in the journey towards revolutionising education in Nigeria. Under … Read more

UBEC partnered with USAID LEARN to READ for an impactful initiative.

In a dynamic move to combat learning poverty in Nigerian Basic Education schools, UBEC partnered with USAID LEARN to Read for an impactful initiative. 📚 Recently, a 3-day workshop was held from 25th to 27th March 2023 at Sawalino Hotel, Keffi, Nasarawa State. The workshop centred on reviewing Expression of Interest submissions by States for … 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.