The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, Thursday in Abuja launched the School-Based Management Committee – School Improvement Programme (SBMC-SIP) and the Teacher Professional Development (TPD) initiative, both implemented by the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC).
He said these transformative programmes, funded through the UBE Intervention Fund, was aimed at strengthening school governance through community participation and improve teaching standards to enhance learning outcomes.
Alausa announced the federal government’s support for UBEC’s 2025–2027 targets, include: Construction of 7,200 UBE facilities; Provision of 1.68 million school furniture units; Renovation of 195,000 classrooms; Installation of 22,900 boreholes and 28,000 toilets: and Perimeter fencing in 14,000 rural schools.
He noted: “These efforts align with the upcoming competence-based curriculum, with Teachers’ Guides in development.”
The minister emphasised the importance of teacher upskilling and community engagement, urging State and Local Governments to support and monitor the SBMC-SIP.
Also, UBEC Executive Secretary, Dr. Aisha Garba said the initiatives’ focus on bridging infrastructure and teacher quality gaps.
She added: “We are not merely launching programmes; we are reaffirming a national commitment to every Nigerian child.
“With over ₦2 billion allocated to 1,147 SBMCs, over 15,000 projects will be supported, fostering transparency and sustainable development.”
