UBEC, FCT UBEB distribute learning material to schools

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has commenced the distribution of teaching and learning materials to public basic schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The materials will be distributed in collaboration with the Federal Capital Territory Universal Basic Education Board (FCT UBEB). Speaking at the ceremony on Thursday in Abuja, UBEC’s Executive Secretary, Dr […]

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has commenced the distribution of teaching and learning materials to public basic schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The materials will be distributed in collaboration with the Federal Capital Territory Universal Basic Education Board (FCT UBEB).

Speaking at the ceremony on Thursday in Abuja, UBEC’s Executive Secretary, Dr Aisha Garba, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to quality education delivery system.

Garba described education as the foundation of national development, stressing that the commission remained committed to ensuring inclusive, equitable and quality education for every Nigerian child.

She explained that the distribution formed part of UBEC’s nationwide intervention aimed at strengthening teaching and learning outcomes in public schools.

According to her, the initiative reflects sustained collaboration between UBEC and State UBEB to improve infrastructure, teacher capacity and access to learning resources across the country.

“This initiative seeks to ensure that every Nigerian child receives quality education. (NAN)

“It is also to empower them with teaching and learning materials to improve learning outcomes as well as improve their experience in the classroom, to be able to compete globally,” she said.

Garba disclosed that more than 10,000 classrooms had recently been constructed nationwide under UBEC interventions.

She added that over 500 teachers had benefited from capacity-building programmes, while more than 400,000 teaching and learning materials had been distributed to schools.

The UBEC official further revealed that over seven million core textbooks had been supplied to students nationwide to enhance literacy and classroom engagement.

On his part, the Emir of Jiwa, Alhaji Idris Musa, commended UBEC for the support and advised against diverting the materials. (NAN)