The Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, has disbursed over five billion naira to 518 communities across Nigeria under the School Based Management Committee School Improvement Programme.
Speaking at the national flag-off of the 2025 implementation in Abuja, UBEC Executive Secretary, Dr Aisha Garba said the intervention is aimed at strengthening basic education delivery and addressing the challenge of out-of-school children.
Represented by the
Deputy Executive Secretary, Technical, Rasaq Akinyemi, the Inec boss said the initiative reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to improving school infrastructure, promoting community participation, and ensuring that children enroll and complete their education.
Garba also announced the release of over 434 million Naira as the final tranche of the 2023 and 2024 funds to support the completion of over 11,000 ongoing projects nationwide.
Meanwhile, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, represented by the Director of Basic Education, Dr Folake Olatunji-David, described the programme as a key component of efforts to achieve inclusive and quality basic education.
Stakeholders at the event reaffirmed their commitment to collaboration, improved learning environments, and ensuring measurable outcomes for children.