At the CEO Breakfast Roundtable on Education in Lagos this morning, I emphasized the urgent need to strengthen basic education, a key pathway to unlocking Nigeria’s future potential through quality learning for productivity. Poverty driven dropouts, poor infrastructure, and gaps

Today marked Day 1 of the three day Engagement and Sensitization Meeting with State Ministries of Education (SMOEs) and SUBEBs, convened by the Federal Ministry of Education Nigeria in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission and supported by the World Bank, I

Day Two of the ongoing three-day Engagement and Sensitization Meeting on the HOPE Governance and HOPE Education programmes continued with productive engagements and strengthened collaboration among key stakeholders. Convened by the Federal Ministry of Education Nigeria in

I am deeply grateful to be celebrated by the amazing team at UBEC today. Your kind gestures and wishes made my birthday truly memorable. Thank you for the warmth. Here’s to continuing our work with purpose, impact, and excellence as we uplift the education sector together.

I am deeply grateful to everyone who took out time to celebrate my birthday with me. Your kind messages, prayers, thoughtful gestures, and expressions of love truly meant more than words can fully capture. I am especially grateful to the Deputy Executive Secretary (Technical),

It was a pleasure joining leaders at CPD59. Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, and Sierra Leone, like Nigeria, share the challenge of a rapidly growing young population and the urgent need to turn this demographic reality into opportunity. In Nigeria, our approach is deliberate.

UBEC Flags Off Distribution of Instructional Materials to FCT Public Basic Schools The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), in collaboration with the FCT Universal Basic Education Board, officially flagged off the distribution of instructional materials to public basic

Today, at the 29th Quarterly Meeting of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Management with Executive Chairmen of SUBEBs, we reaffirmed a shared commitment: accelerating basic education outcomes through deliberate, data-driven action. Over the past year, we have

29th UBEC–SUBEB Quarterly Meeting 2026. Theme: Accelerating Basic Education Performance Through Digitally Enabled Coordination Results so far: ✅ 8.7M learners reached ✅ 244K+ teachers trained ✅ ₦100bn+ matching grants unlocked UBEC now a systems enabler driving

Today marked Day 2 of the 29th Quarterly Meeting of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Management with Executive Chairmen of SUBEBs. We held engaging interactive sessions alongside insightful presentations from management staff, creating space for honest

Highlights from the 29th Quarterly Meeting with UBEC Management with the Executive Chairmen of SUBEBs held on the 21st-22nd April,2026. #ubec #educationforall #basiceducation #ubecmedia #nigeriaeducation Department of Corporate Communications, UBEC.

Back in session. Today’s meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) reaffirmed our steady, forward momentum in delivering sector-wide transformation in education. With the approval of Mr. President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and the Council, the Federal Ministry of Education

Education should never be defined by limitations in space, infrastructure, or dignity. During an earlier monitoring visit to schools within Nasarawa LGA, Kano State, including Suntulima Special Primary School, Tarauni Special Primary School, and Daurawa Primary School. The

Today, we celebrate the dedication, resilience, and unwavering commitment of Nigerian workers who continue to drive progress across all sectors. At UBEC, we recognize and deeply appreciate the tireless efforts of our educators, administrators, and stakeholders who are shaping

Inna Lillahi wa inna IlaiHi Raajiun. The passing of Saleh Shehu ASHAKA came to me with rude shock, but as a Muslim who believes in Allah’s omnipotent existence, I completely seek Allah mercy and Grace towards his soul and Jannatul Firdaus as his final resting place. Shehu Saleh

Even in his illness, Saleh Shehu ASHAKA remained the life of every space. He looked out for his friends and never allowed anyone to be burdened by his health struggles. It is devastating to learn of his passing today, and I believe his absence will leave a deep vacuum in many social

Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. I just received the sad news of the passing of our friend, Saleh Shehu Ashaka. He was a kind-hearted and humble individual who touched many lives with his warmth and sincerity. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Inna lil Laahi wa inna ilaiHi Raaji'un! With a very heavy heart, I heard about the passing of our younger brother, Malam Saleh Shehu Ashaka (RH). This is indeed a monumental loss of one of the most productive members of our younger generation. I had several discussions and

I have lost my trusted friend and brother, SALEH (Saleh Shehu ASHAKA) I have no words. Innalilahi 💔

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhir rajiun. The news of the demise of Saleh Shehu ASHAKA came to me as a shock. Despite battling wit his health he was always looking out for his friends. Always the first to call/mssg. May Allah forgive his sins & grant him the highest rank in Aljannah firdaus