Federal Government enhances basic education access with nationwide materials distribution

Aisha Garba, Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission UBEC, announced this at a flag-off ceremony for distributing instructional materials to public basic schools in the Federal Capital Territory FCT. This initiative, a collaboration between the FCT Universal Basic Education Board and UBEC, aims to ensure inclusive and equitable education for all Nigerian children. Garba highlighted ongoing interventions, including the construction of over 10,000 classrooms, training for over 500 teachers, and the distribution of millions of textbooks and learning materials.

She also noted efforts to return out-of-school children to classrooms, stating that 700,000 have been brought back to school. This initiative is part of President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda. Schools in the FCT have received various materials, including textbooks, writing materials, digital tools, and school supplies.

Danlami Hayyo, Mandate Secretary, Education Secretariat of the FCTA, representing the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, stated that the FCT administration has prioritized education, with over 100 schools undergoing renovation across the six area councils. Florence Wenegieme, Acting Executive Chairman of FCT-UBEB, described the distribution as a significant step towards strengthening foundational education, with ma