Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has solicited support from the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, to address critical challenges in the basic education sector.
Namadi made the call during a courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary of UBEC, Aisha Garba, at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
UBEC’s Head of Public Relations and Protocol, David Apeh, in a statement, said the visit focused on strengthening the partnership between Jigawa State and UBEC.
The governor reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to improving educational outcomes across the state.
He called for deeper collaboration to tackle pressing issues such as maintenance of infrastructure and teacher shortages.
Namadi also highlighted innovative strategies being employed by the state to boost school enrolment, particularly the engagement of women as community influencers and mobilizers.
He noted that women are playing a pivotal role in raising awareness about the importance of education and encouraging parents to enroll their children, especially girls, in school.
Responding, the Executive Secretary of UBEC, Garba, commended Jigawa State for its strong track record, especially in the timely payment of counterpart funding, effective implementation of UBEC-supported projects, and commitment to transparency.
She expressed the commitment of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration to continue to provide support to the state governments in line with the ongoing efforts to transform basic education in the Nigeria.
Garba underscored the importance of collaboration and the need to prioritize delivery of quality education education noting that Jigawa’s dedication has earned the state increased financial support and greater access to intervention funds.
She also informed the Governor that Jigawa was part of the beneficiaries of the Hope-Edu World Bank funded project that will kick off soon in addressing challenges in the basic education sector.
A key highlight of the meeting was UBEC’s renewed commitment to intensify capacity-building initiatives in Jigawa State.
The Commission plans to launch targeted programs aimed at improving the skills of teachers and education managers, ultimately enhancing service delivery and learning outcomes at the basic education level.
