UBEC targets 29 million children in $552m World Bank educational programme
The Universal Basic Education Commission says a $552.18m World Bank grant will target 29 million children and 500,000 teachers across Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/ubec-targets-29-million-children-in-552m-world-bank-educational-programme/
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has announced that a $552.18 million grant from the World Bank will be used to fund the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE-EDU) programme in Nigeria. This initiative aims to reach 29 million children, 500,000 teachers, 65,000 public schools, and 10,000 non-formal learning centres across the country.
The programme also includes plans to construct 13,000 new classrooms to improve learning outcomes, expand access to quality basic education, and strengthen service delivery. Dr. Aisha Garba, the Executive Secretary of UBEC, revealed these details during a meeting with state Universal Basic Education Boards in Abuja, emphasizing the importance of political will and financial commitment from state governments to achieve the programme's objectives.
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