The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has rated Nasarawa State as one of the top-performing states in Nigeria, recognizing its exceptional ability to access and utilize matching grants for educational development.
Since 2005, the Federal Government has disbursed over N20 billion to Nasarawa State through UBEC, acknowledging the state’s commitment to advancing basic education.
Aisha Garba, UBEC’s Executive Secretary, emphasized the state’s impressive track record during a visit to Governor Abdullahi Sule at the Government House in Lafia.
Garba praised the state’s efforts to reduce the number of out-of-school children in Nigeria, highlighting the Commission’s collaboration with the state to strengthen basic education delivery.
UBEC has executed various projects in Nasarawa State, including the UBEC Model Smart School in Lafia, the Second Chance school in Akwanga, and the construction of Junior Model Secondary schools, libraries, and Almajiri model schools.
Governor Sule expressed his appreciation for the Commission’s recognition and pledged his continued support for education in the state.
He acknowledged the importance of value-added tax and education tax, highlighting his personal experience as a former managing director of a quoted company.
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