UBEC, MAAUN, and AISD Partner to Boost Quality Basic Education in Nigeria
By DAYO ADESULU
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has begun discussions on a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the quality, access, and delivery of basic education across Nigeria.
UBEC’s Executive Secretary, Aisha Garba, revealed this in a statement posted on her official X account on Friday after meeting with the President of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN) and representatives of the African Institute for Solutions and Development (AISD).
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Strategic Partnership to Support the HOPE Project
Garba explained that the talks focused on a proposed Strategic Partnership Framework designed to support the smooth execution of UBEC’s World Bank–supported HOPE Project.
“This week, I welcomed the President of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria and his team from AISD,” she wrote. “Their visit included the presentation of a proposed framework aimed at supporting the successful implementation of the HOPE Project.”
The HOPE Project is one of UBEC’s flagship initiatives, with a core mission to improve access to education, raise quality standards, and upgrade learning infrastructure nationwide.
Evidence-Based Solutions for Education Reform
Garba said the proposed framework offers practical, evidence-based solutions, including turnkey educational toolkits, technical expertise, and capacity-building programs for teachers and administrators. These tools are tailored to strengthen UBEC’s ability to meet its federal mandate.
She emphasized that the partnership could equip the commission with ready-to-use educational resources, specialist guidance, and training programs that will improve both teaching and learning outcomes.
“Our shared vision for promoting quality basic education and sustainable development through research and innovation continues to pave the way for meaningful collaboration,” Garba stated.
Research-Driven Approach to Out-of-School Children
One of the key aspects of AISD’s contribution is its ongoing research on out-of-school children in Nigeria—a major challenge to achieving universal education. Garba stressed that accurate, data-driven insights from AISD’s studies will help Universal Basic Education Commission understand the scale and root causes of the issue.
With this data, UBEC plans to design targeted interventions that directly address barriers preventing children from attending school, whether related to poverty, infrastructure, or cultural factors.
Commitment to Inclusive Education
Reaffirming her dedication to Nigeria’s education sector, Garba said, “We remain committed to ensuring that no child is left behind and to driving transformative, sustainable improvements in Nigeria’s basic education sector.”
She noted that innovation, collaboration, and research are crucial to long-term progress, and partnerships like the one with MAAUN and AISD are vital in achieving UBEC’s mission.
UBEC partners with MAAUN and AISD to improve Nigeria’s basic education through the HOPE Project, focusing on access, quality, and research-driven interventions for out-of-school children.
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