UBEC Enhances Education with Renovation of 287 Schools

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has successfully renovated 287 schools and over 4,000 classrooms nationwide as part of its initiative to improve basic education and learning environments. During a commissioning event in Abuja, Garba, the Executive Secretary, outlined the commission's whole-school approach to infrastructure development, which addresses various needs such as classrooms, toilets, boreholes, solar power, and learning materials.

The renovated facilities include the LEA/Junior Secondary School in Nyanya-Hausawa, which features three blocks with approximately 30 classrooms and 48 toilets, all connected to solar-powered boreholes. Additionally, UBEC has established over 2,000 digital learning centers equipped with modern technology, including computers and smartboards, to enhance access to technology-driven education.

The initiative aims to prepare Nigerian children for the 21st-century education system and global economy, ensuring they have access to essential facilities for effective teaching and learning.