…unlocks N100 billion in dormant education funds for states, FCT
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has invested more than N20.4 billion for teacher professional development, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening classroom teaching and enhancing learning outcomes in basic education schools nationwide.
Aisha Garba, the executive secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission, made this known on Thursday during a high-level media luncheon with education correspondents in Abuja.
“The commission has invested over N20.4 billion in teacher professional development to strengthen classroom instruction, improve school leadership and enhance accountability through the effective schools programme and stronger school-based management committees,” Garba said.
Besides, she revealed that the commission has facilitated the mobilisation of more than N100 billion in previously unaccessed matching grants by states and the Federal Capital Territory, which she described as a major milestone in the federal government’s drive to improve basic education across Nigeria.
