In a renewed effort to tackle Nigeria’s growing out-of-school children crisis, the Federal Government has committed over 5 billion naira to grassroots education interventions to improve school infrastructure, strengthen community participation, and boost learner retention nationwide.
The intervention, being implemented by the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) under its School-Based Management Committee–School Improvement Programme (SBMC-SIP), was officially flagged off in Abuja as part of the 2025 implementation cycle.
Executive Secretary of UBEC, Aisha Garba, disclosed that 5.18 billion naira had been earmarked for the programme, covering 518 communities nationwide, with each state and the Federal Capital Territory benefiting from interventions in 14 schools.
Garba, represented by the Deputy Executive Secretary (Technical), Rasaq Akinyemi, said the intervention is specifically targeted at underserved communities, focusing on rehabilitating dilapidated classrooms, providing school furniture, and upgrading water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities.
She said the program reflects the government’s renewed determination to address barriers preventing children from accessing and completing basic education.

 

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