UBEC Releases ₦434.5m, Sets Aside ₦5.18bn for School Infrastructure
UBEC Releases ₦434.5m, Sets Aside ₦5.18bn for School Infrastructure
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has disbursed ₦434.5 million and also allocated ₦5.18 billion to support the development of school infrastructure across Nigeria.
Strengthening Basic Education
The funds are intended to improve facilities in public basic schools, including the construction and rehabilitation of classrooms, provision of learning resources, and upgrading of school environments. The goal is to enhance teaching and learning conditions nationwide.
Investment in Future Projects
The larger sum of ₦5.18 billion has been earmarked for upcoming infrastructure projects aimed at expanding access to quality education, particularly in areas that lack adequate school facilities.
Expected Benefits
This intervention is expected to:
- Ease classroom overcrowding
- Improve learning environments
- Support better teaching outcomes
- Expand access to quality basic education
Through this funding initiative, UBEC is reinforcing its commitment to improving school infrastructure and raising the standard of basic education across the country, ensuring more pupils learn in safer and better-equipped classrooms.
