UBEC, National Security Adviser Collaborate to Safeguard Nigerian Schools

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), have commenced discussions on strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing educational access and security in Nigerian schools.

The discussions took place when the Executive Secretary of UBEC, Aisha Garba, met with the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu in his office in Abuja, Nigeria.

Head of Public Relations and Protocol of UBEC, Mr. David Apeh in a statement noted that the engagement focused on strategies to address challenges such as the safety of schools, particularly in vulnerable regions, and the promotion of equitable education for all children.

According to the statement, the meeting highlighted the critical intersection between education and national security and the need for collaboration between UBEC and Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), on improving access to basic education and safety of schools across the nation.

“This collaboration underscores the government’s commitment to fostering a secure and inclusive learning environment as part of its broader agenda to strengthen the nation’s educational framework,” it noted.

The Executive Secretary of the @ubecnigeria Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), @AishaMGarba, met with the National Security Adviser, Mallam @NuhuRibadu, in his office on Friday, January 31, 2025, to discuss strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing educational access and… pic.twitter.com/U5riunv4R6

— @UBECnigeria (@ubecnigeria) January 31, 2025

Earlier, the UBEC boss had pledged to engage critical stakeholders to break down barriers to education and create inclusive learning opportunities for children across the six geopolitical regions of the country.

“My goal is to deliver on this mandate which includes strengthening collaboration, partnerships and institutional learning for effective service delivery.

“Together, we will work to increase access, improve quality, provide conducive and safe learning environments, supply adequate teaching and learning materials, and adopt the concept of ‘best fit’ in addressing specific basic education challenges, state by state and region by region,” she added.

UBEC is a Federal government agency responsible for implementing the Universal Basic Education (UBE) programme. The programme aims to provide free, compulsory, and universal basic education for all Nigerian children, from primary to junior secondary school.