FG COMMENCES IMPLEMENTATION OF UBE EFFECTIVE SCHOOLS PROGRAMME IN 111 DESIGNATED SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY 01-07-24
By Sadiq Aminu The Federal Government has commenced the implementation of the Universal Basic Education, UBE Effective Schools Programme in 111 designated Schools across the country.
The Executive Secretary of Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, Dr. Hamid Bobboyi made this known in Abuja, during a meeting with States Universal Basic Education Boards, SUBEBs Coordinating Directors and Head Teachers of UBE Effective Schools.
He explained that the Effective Schools were established as part of efforts to address the challenges of learning crisis and out-of-school children, as well as providing Nigerian Children at the basic level with the tools they need for better learning outcomes.
Dr. Bobboyi said the Effective Schools would enhance the efficiency of UBE delivery by ensuring that minimum standards are attained and maintained in all educational programmes.
“I am pleased to inform you that we have made significant strides in this direction including the procurement and distribution of instructional materials to all the 111 Effective Schools, provision of tablets and installation of Satellite-Based learning equipment, training of headteachers and teachers in ICT pedagogy, among others.
“These efforts have proved to be very rewarding in laying a solid foundation for the commencement of the implementation of the ESP initiative,” he said.
The Executive Secretary of UBEC stated that the success of the Effective Schools Programme was dependent on the concerted efforts of all stakeholders especially the head teachers, who are the main implementers of the initiative.
Dr. Bobboyi therefore, charged the head teachers to transform the ESP ideals into functional day-to-day activities within the school environment.