Tag: UBEC

NITDA targets 95% Literacy by 2030 as UBEC pledges partnership

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving 95% digital literacy in Nigeria by 2030, with a strategic milestone of 70% set for 2027, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s digital and industrial transformation agenda. This commitment was reiterated by the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, during a strategic engagement with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) in Abuja. Inuwa emphasised that the renewed drive towards mass digital literacy aligns directly with Priority 7 of President Tinubu’s 8-point agenda, which…

UBEC unveils strategic framework to strengthen Basic Education

Abubakar Yusuf

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) is to adopt Public-Private Partnerships, as a key priority in the commission’s new strategic blueprint in delivering basic education services in the country. Executive Secretary of UBEC, Hajia Aisha Garba, who made this known has accordingly had series of meetings with Private Sector including the Head of Oando Foundation, Tonia Uduimoh. Head of Public Relations and Protocol of UBEC, Mr. David Apeh in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, said Garba during a meeting in Abuja with Oando Foundation, emphasized the need to for…

UBEC; Targeting Zero Out of School Children OOSC to Improve Basic Education in Nigeria, BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF

Emporium Reporters

With the determination to turn the tide of negative figure of Out of School Children OOSC been bandied by experts across the globe with particular reference to Nigeria put at 17 Million, were concerted efforts to reduce the trend appeared insurmountable , the new leadership of the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC under Dr Aisha Garba , the World Bank trained Education expert has vowed to reverse the trend. With both local and international exposure to tackling the basis of Out of School Children OOSC conundrum along with both local…

UBEC, ONSA collaborate on school safety, access to Basic Education

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The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, has met with the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, in his office, to discuss strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing educational access and security in Nigeria.   A statement on Sunday in Abuja by the Head of Public Relations and Protocol of UBEC, Mr. David Apeh, said the engagement focused on strategies to address challenges such as the safety of schools, particularly in vulnerable regions, and the promotion of equitable education for all children   According to the…

Aisha Garba : New Dawn at UBEC, By Abubakar Yusuf

Lukman Laleye Babalola

For many years , the appointment of a World Bank Education expert , with both local and international exposure, Aisha Garba at the tail end of of 2024, assumed duty as the new Executive Secretary, Chief Executive Officer, ES/CEO, Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC. The appointment which came at a time when the clamour for gender parity and equality is at the top priority of both private and public sector, with UBEC only experiencing in Ag capacity, all the years. Though , appointed purely on merit and coinciding with the…

Authors unveil book in honour of Tinubu in Abuja

Lukman Laleye Babalola

It was a rare privilege,as a book about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was launched at the Presidential Villa Banquet Hall on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.   The Book titled “The Architect of Renewal: The Bola Ahmed Tinubu Story” which chronicled the essence and political trajectory of President Tinubu was an idea that came into reality by five authors: Hon. Femi ODERE, Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President on Stakeholders’ Engagement and Mobilization; Hon. Temitope Ajayi, SSA to the President on Media and Publicity; Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, DG National Orientation…

UBEC; Consolidating Collaborations with KOICA To Promote Basic Education, By Abubakar Yusuf

Abubakar Yusuf

Aside it’s supports in the area of infrastructure, administration and provision of books, the new trend of promotion of smart Education has received a boost from the international body , Korea International Cooperation Agency , KOICA.   In line with the well articulated Memorandum of Understanding MOU existing between the Universal Basic Education Commission UBEC under the leadership of Dr Hamid Bobboyi and the international body , spanned over the years , it has continued to intervene in all areas that could impact positively on Basic Education in Nigeria.  …

UBEC: Driving Digital Innovation Hub to Fruition, By Abubakar Yusuf

Abubakar Yusuf

The Universal Basic Education Commission UBEC and it’s determination to provide a level playing ground for a robust technology and technological advancement in Basic Education hub to provide innovation , drives Initiative in line with the global community practices.   The recent convening of Basic Education stakeholders across the country was the determination to ensure all round transmission of the sector technologically towards meeting the demands of the global community.   With it’s efforts and early decisions to migrate the commission from analogue to digital era, it is obvious that…

Out Of School Children OOSC, National Summit; Collaborating UBEC, Stakeholders to Address Basic Education in Nigeria, BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF

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The Universal Basic Education Commission UBEC has triggered a national discourse on the unabated crises of Out of School Children OOSC in Nigeria, desiring all stakeholders both in the public and private sector’s attention.   The National Assembly has resolved to hold a National discourse on the way forward out of the quagmire of the over 20 Million out of school children OOSC across the country, with huge concentration or percentage in the Northern parts of the country.   This was occasioned by various stakeholders alarm over the degrading nature…

UBEC / NCDMB Strategic Partnership; Moving Basic Education From Blackboard to Smart Board, BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF.

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The efforts of the leadership of two prominent government agencies , the Universal Basic Education Commission UBEC and Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board NCDMB is the desire to move the country from analogue to digital era in line with the global trend, but also to address essentially the scourge of Out of School Children OOSC that was becoming a norm inspite concerted efforts by the commission.   Since Basic Education is the foundation to all levels of Education to be acquired by our pupils and students , the moves…