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Basic Education Statistics from 2022 NPA : -
UBE Schools: 171,027 (Public: 79,775 - Private: 91,252)
ECCDE Schools: 1,433
Primary Schools: 131,377
JS Schools: 38,217
Enrolments: 47,010,008 (in Public: 33,315,654 - in Private: 13,694,354)
in ECCDE: 7,234,695
in Primary Schools: 31,771,916
in JS Schools: 8,003,397
Personnel (Teaching Staff): 1,686,535
in ECCDE: 354,651
in Primary Schools: 915,593
in JS Schools: 416,291
Committed to
Quality Education for Every Nigerian Child
Building a Foundation for Lifelong Learning
Transforming Lives Through Basic Education
Excellence in Educational Standards Nationwide
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Who We Are
The
Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC)
is a Federal Governments Agency saddled with the responsibility for coordinating all aspects of UBE programme implementation.
The Universal Basic Education Programme was introduced in 1999 by the Federal Government of Nigeria as a reform programme aimed at providing greater access to, and ensuring quality of basic education throughout Nigeria.
The Federal Government's
The Federal Government’s intervention shall provide assistance to the States and Local Governments in Nigeria for the purposes of uniform and qualitative basic education throughout Nigeria.
Every Parent Shall
Every parent shall ensure that his/her child or ward attends and completes (a) primary school education; and (b) junior secondary school education.
The Stakeholders In Education
The stakeholders in education in a Local Government Area shall ensure that every parent or person who has the care and custody of a child performs the duty imposed on him/her under the Universal Basic Education Act, 2004.
Transition From Primary
Transition from Primary to Junior Secondary School (JSS) should be automatic; as basic education terminates at the Junior Secondary School level thus entrance examination may no longer be necessary. Emphasis will be placed on effective continuous assessment, while final examination and certification will now be done at the end of the nine-year basic education programme.
The Secondary School System
he Secondary School system should be restructured so as to ensure that the JSS component is disarticulated from the SSS as stipulated in the National Policy on Education (NPE).
What We Provide
Primary Education
The Universal Basic Education COMMISSION, UBEC, came as a replacement of the Universal Primary Education and intended to enhance the success of the first nine years of schooling The UBE involves 6 years of Primary School.
Early Child Care Development Education (ECCDE)
Pre-primary education is the education given to younger learners before the age of entering primary education (6 years). Early childhood education or pre-primary education is defined by the National Policy on Education.
Junior Secondary Education
Junior Secondary is a phase of education in state secondary schools for Years 12, 13 and 14, which helps to ensure the bridge between primary and secondary school is safe, strong and consistent for all students.
UBEC Resources
Journals
Access a collection of scholarly publications and research papers on basic education policies, innovations, and best practices across Nigeria.
Reports
Explore comprehensive reports detailing UBEC’s activities, impact assessments, and progress on national education
programs.
Matching Grant
Learn about the UBEC Matching Grant program, including funding guidelines, allocation details, and how states can access and utilize grants effectively.
School Directory
Find updated information on public basic education schools across Nigeria,
including location, enrollment,
and available facilities.
Projects
Browse ongoing and completed UBEC projects aimed at improving access, infrastructure, and quality in
basic education.
Smart Schools
Learn about UBEC’s Smart Schools initiative—modern, technology-driven institutions that promote digital literacy and innovative learning.
Document Library
Access an organized archive of UBEC publications, policy documents,
guidelines, and other key
reference materials.
Our about
UBEC Stats
Schools
Public
1
Private
1
Enrolment
ECCDE
1
Primary
1
JSS
1
Teaching Staff
ECCDE
1
Primary
1
JSS
1
Gallery
NDPR AUDIT COMPLIANT
The Executive Secretary, @AishaMGarba, addressing the National Assembly
The Executive Secretary, @AishaMGarba, visit to Nasarawa State
UBEC Management with SUBEBs Chairmen
Executive Secretary Aisha Garba welcomed Education Commissioners from Adamawa, Gombe, Kwara, and Yobe to UBEC headquarters in Abuja.
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State paid a courtesy visit to UBEC Executive Secretary, Aisha Garba, at the UBEC Headquarters.
The visit aimed to foster collaboration and discuss strategies for improving basic education in Gombe State.
UBEC Executive Secretary with the representatives of JICA
Left to Right: Prof. Bala Zakari (Deputy ES - Technical), Hajiya Aisha Garba (New UBEC ES), Dr. Hamid Bobboyi (Former UBEC ES) - December 20th, 2024
Hajiya Aisha Garba
The Executive Secretary, UBEC - December 20th, 2024
- December 20th, 2024
The UBEC Digital Resource Centre, Abuja - April 3, 2024
Learners at the Model Smart School Tarda, Kano State - April 3, 2024
Learners at the Model Smart School Minna, Niger State - April 3, 2024
4-day intensive capacity building workshop on Design Thinking, Coding, and Artificial Intelligence for UBE Model Smart School Teachers - April 15, 2024
Recent Posts
Stakeholders Convene for Two-Day Workshop on Expanding Access to Education under BESDA AF-TESS Project
Administrator
October 29, 2025
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Driving Educational Transformation: Key Leaders Convene for BESDA-AF High-Impact Mission in Abuja
Administrator
October 16, 2025
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UBEC AND GPE STRENGTHENS CAPACITY FOR TEACHER DEVELOPMENT AND SCHOOL SUPPORT IN OYO, ADAMAWA, AND KATSINA STATES THROUGH GPE-TESS PROGRAMME
Administrator
July 1, 2025
Read More
UBEC Finalizes Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Policy Manual
Administrator
June 26, 2025
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Two-Day UBEC Workshop Boosts Capacity for Effective BEAP Rollout Nationwide
Administrator
June 20, 2025
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His Excellency Senator Bala Mohammed, Governor of Bauchi State, paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary, Aisha Garba, and management of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC)
Administrator
June 18, 2025
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UBEC Prioritizes Workplace Safety: Executive Secretary Aisha Garba Champions Development of Comprehensive OHSE Policy and Procedure Manual
Administrator
June 16, 2025
Read More
A 3-Day Refresher Training for UBEC Quality Assurance Officers, Directors, and SUBEBs/UBEB Leaders
Administrator
June 13, 2025
Read More
2-Day Retreat for Management Staff
Administrator
May 9, 2025
Read More
UBEC-KOICA Media Parley on International Conference on Smart Education (ICSE) 2025
Administrator
May 6, 2025
Read More
UBEC-British Council Collaboration on STRIDE and SPRINT Training
Administrator
April 29, 2025
Read More
UBEC Trains Master Trainers on E-Quality Assurance to Boost Education Standards in Nigeria
Administrator
April 25, 2025
Read More
Jigawa State Governor Visits UBEC, Seek Stronger Support for Basic Education in the State
Administrator
April 10, 2025
Read More
UBEC Executive Secretary Receives NIMC DG, Engr. Dr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote
Administrator
April 10, 2025
Read More
UBEC and Federal Ministry of Education Launch Landmark School Improvement and Teacher Development Programmes Nationwide
Administrator
April 8, 2025
Read More
UBEC STATISTICS
Total Enrolment of students
0
+
Total number of schools
0
+
Total Number of teachers
0
+
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GET IN TOUCH
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Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, Nigeria
Private Mail Box: 5086
Postal Code: 900284
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Uchendu Ikechi Mbaegbulem
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Dr Meiro Mandara
Rep. North East
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+2349130212174
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[email protected]
HOPE Gov
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Basic Education Statistics from 2022 NPA : -
UBE Schools: 171,027 (Public: 79,775 - Private: 91,252)
ECCDE Schools: 1,433
Primary Schools: 131,377
JS Schools: 38,217
Enrolments: 47,010,008 (in Public: 33,315,654 - in Private: 13,694,354)
in ECCDE: 7,234,695
in Primary Schools: 31,771,916
in JS Schools: 8,003,397
Personnel (Teaching Staff): 1,686,535
in ECCDE: 354,651
in Primary Schools: 915,593
in JS Schools: 416,291
Committed to
Quality Education for Every Nigerian Child
Building a Foundation for Lifelong Learning
Transforming Lives Through Basic Education
Excellence in Educational Standards Nationwide
Follow our social media handles
Who We Are
The
Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC)
is a Federal Governments Agency saddled with the responsibility for coordinating all aspects of UBE programme implementation.
The Universal Basic Education Programme was introduced in 1999 by the Federal Government of Nigeria as a reform programme aimed at providing greater access to, and ensuring quality of basic education throughout Nigeria.
The Federal Government's
The Federal Government’s intervention shall provide assistance to the States and Local Governments in Nigeria for the purposes of uniform and qualitative basic education throughout Nigeria.
Every Parent Shall
Every parent shall ensure that his/her child or ward attends and completes (a) primary school education; and (b) junior secondary school education.
The Stakeholders In Education
The stakeholders in education in a Local Government Area shall ensure that every parent or person who has the care and custody of a child performs the duty imposed on him/her under the Universal Basic Education Act, 2004.
Transition From Primary
Transition from Primary to Junior Secondary School (JSS) should be automatic; as basic education terminates at the Junior Secondary School level thus entrance examination may no longer be necessary. Emphasis will be placed on effective continuous assessment, while final examination and certification will now be done at the end of the nine-year basic education programme.
The Secondary School System
he Secondary School system should be restructured so as to ensure that the JSS component is disarticulated from the SSS as stipulated in the National Policy on Education (NPE).
What We Provide
Primary Education
The Universal Basic Education COMMISSION, UBEC, came as a replacement of the Universal Primary Education and intended to enhance the success of the first nine years of schooling The UBE involves 6 years of Primary School.
Early Child Care Development Education (ECCDE)
Pre-primary education is the education given to younger learners before the age of entering primary education (6 years). Early childhood education or pre-primary education is defined by the National Policy on Education.
Junior Secondary Education
Junior Secondary is a phase of education in state secondary schools for Years 12, 13 and 14, which helps to ensure the bridge between primary and secondary school is safe, strong and consistent for all students.
UBEC Resources
Journals
Access a collection of scholarly publications and research papers on basic education policies, innovations, and best practices across Nigeria.
Reports
Explore comprehensive reports detailing UBEC’s activities, impact assessments, and progress on national education
programs.
Matching Grant
Learn about the UBEC Matching Grant program, including funding guidelines, allocation details, and how states can access and utilize grants effectively.
School Directory
Find updated information on public basic education schools across Nigeria,
including location, enrollment,
and available facilities.
Projects
Browse ongoing and completed UBEC projects aimed at improving access, infrastructure, and quality in
basic education.
Smart Schools
Learn about UBEC’s Smart Schools initiative—modern, technology-driven institutions that promote digital literacy and innovative learning.
Document Library
Access an organized archive of UBEC publications, policy documents,
guidelines, and other key
reference materials.
Our about
UBEC Stats
Schools
Public
1
Private
1
Enrolment
ECCDE
1
Primary
1
JSS
1
Teaching Staff
ECCDE
1
Primary
1
JSS
1
Gallery
NDPR AUDIT COMPLIANT
The Executive Secretary, @AishaMGarba, addressing the National Assembly
The Executive Secretary, @AishaMGarba, visit to Nasarawa State
UBEC Management with SUBEBs Chairmen
Executive Secretary Aisha Garba welcomed Education Commissioners from Adamawa, Gombe, Kwara, and Yobe to UBEC headquarters in Abuja.
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State paid a courtesy visit to UBEC Executive Secretary, Aisha Garba, at the UBEC Headquarters.
The visit aimed to foster collaboration and discuss strategies for improving basic education in Gombe State.
UBEC Executive Secretary with the representatives of JICA
Left to Right: Prof. Bala Zakari (Deputy ES - Technical), Hajiya Aisha Garba (New UBEC ES), Dr. Hamid Bobboyi (Former UBEC ES) - December 20th, 2024
Hajiya Aisha Garba
The Executive Secretary, UBEC - December 20th, 2024
- December 20th, 2024
The UBEC Digital Resource Centre, Abuja - April 3, 2024
Learners at the Model Smart School Tarda, Kano State - April 3, 2024
Learners at the Model Smart School Minna, Niger State - April 3, 2024
4-day intensive capacity building workshop on Design Thinking, Coding, and Artificial Intelligence for UBE Model Smart School Teachers - April 15, 2024
Recent Posts
Stakeholders Convene for Two-Day Workshop on Expanding Access to Education under BESDA AF-TESS Project
Administrator
October 29, 2025
Read More
Driving Educational Transformation: Key Leaders Convene for BESDA-AF High-Impact Mission in Abuja
Administrator
October 16, 2025
Read More
UBEC AND GPE STRENGTHENS CAPACITY FOR TEACHER DEVELOPMENT AND SCHOOL SUPPORT IN OYO, ADAMAWA, AND KATSINA STATES THROUGH GPE-TESS PROGRAMME
Administrator
July 1, 2025
Read More
UBEC Finalizes Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Policy Manual
Administrator
June 26, 2025
Read More
Two-Day UBEC Workshop Boosts Capacity for Effective BEAP Rollout Nationwide
Administrator
June 20, 2025
Read More
His Excellency Senator Bala Mohammed, Governor of Bauchi State, paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary, Aisha Garba, and management of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC)
Administrator
June 18, 2025
Read More
UBEC Prioritizes Workplace Safety: Executive Secretary Aisha Garba Champions Development of Comprehensive OHSE Policy and Procedure Manual
Administrator
June 16, 2025
Read More
A 3-Day Refresher Training for UBEC Quality Assurance Officers, Directors, and SUBEBs/UBEB Leaders
Administrator
June 13, 2025
Read More
2-Day Retreat for Management Staff
Administrator
May 9, 2025
Read More
UBEC-KOICA Media Parley on International Conference on Smart Education (ICSE) 2025
Administrator
May 6, 2025
Read More
UBEC-British Council Collaboration on STRIDE and SPRINT Training
Administrator
April 29, 2025
Read More
UBEC Trains Master Trainers on E-Quality Assurance to Boost Education Standards in Nigeria
Administrator
April 25, 2025
Read More
Jigawa State Governor Visits UBEC, Seek Stronger Support for Basic Education in the State
Administrator
April 10, 2025
Read More
UBEC Executive Secretary Receives NIMC DG, Engr. Dr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote
Administrator
April 10, 2025
Read More
UBEC and Federal Ministry of Education Launch Landmark School Improvement and Teacher Development Programmes Nationwide
Administrator
April 8, 2025
Read More
UBEC STATISTICS
Total Enrolment of students
0
+
Total number of schools
0
+
Total Number of teachers
0
+
Facebook-f
GET IN TOUCH
+2349130212174
[email protected]
UBEC Building, No. 7 Gwani Street,
Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, Nigeria
Private Mail Box: 5086
Postal Code: 900284
USEFULL LINKS
CONTACT US
Copyright © 2024 Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). All rights reserved.
Privacy Policy
|
Terms & Conditions
×
Table of Contents
Sen. Umaru Tanko Al-Makura
Chairman
Uchendu Ikechi Mbaegbulem
Rep. South East
Dr Meiro Mandara
Rep. North East