The Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, has emphasised the need for effective collaboration, innovation, and strategic planning in delivering quality basic education in the country.

Garba, who stated this at the KADA EduPact International Summit in Kaduna, said the commission remains committed to building an inclusive and sustainable education system that empowers learners, improves outcomes, and ensures no child is left behind.

She underscored UBEC’s role in strengthening Nigeria’s basic education system through collaborative and strategic actions. Garba highlighted the commission’s active partnership with the Kaduna State government in addressing long-standing challenges in the sector.

She commended the state’s notable progress in expanding access to education, particularly the significant reduction in the number of out-of-school children.

Garba further acknowledged the governor’s efforts and the impact of purposeful leadership in ensuring that more children, especially those from vulnerable backgrounds, are enrolled and learning in school. She also informed participants of ongoing reforms by UBEC to improve the effectiveness and responsiveness of its interventions nationwide.

“These reforms include a focus on curriculum renewal, teacher capacity development, stronger accountability mechanisms, and the integration of technology in teaching and learning,” she stated. She stressed that the agency’s efforts are designed to align with national priorities, while also adapting to local needs and realities.

“Through our continued collaboration with state governments and stakeholders, UBEC aims to ensure that the promise of basic education reaches every Nigerian child,” Garba added.