Enugu emerges top performer in UBEC performance indicators

Enugu State has emerged top spot in key Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) performance indicators across the federation. 

At a three-day meeting of SUBEB chairmen and states’  commissioners of education with the UBEC Executive Secretary, Aisha Garba, and members of the management team, which came to an end on Saturday in Abuja, Enugu State's exceptional records were highlighted and lauded as exemplary by the commission.

According to UBEC, the state emerged first in several areas, including highest budget allocation to education, alignment with UBEC initiatives, accessing matching grants, provision of modern infrastructure, and introduction of skill-based subjects.

UBEC stressed that its assessments were driven by several indicators, adding that Enugu State allocated 33% of its budget to the education sector, surpassing the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) 26% benchmark.

It also noted that the state's basic education programmes also align with UBEC's visions and initiatives, aiming to transform universal basic education nationwide.

Speaking shortly after the event, the ENSUBEB Chairman, Prof Okibe Banko, said the reports indicated that Enugu State further demonstrated its commitment to partnering with UBEC and other stakeholders by clearing its backlog of unaccessed Matching Grants and accessing UBEC-FI Matching Grants up to 2024.

“Our state was rated first in providing modern infrastructure, including the construction of 260 Smart Green Schools, to improve enrollment and reduce the out-of-school population.

“Enugu State's innovative approach to education was also recognized, as the state introduced skill-based subjects like Robotics, Mechatronics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Experiential Learning, preparing students for a rapidly changing labour market,” he added. 

While appreciating the state governor, Dr Peter Mbah, for his efforts in prioritising the education sector, Banko said Mbah’s leadership has shown  its commitment to providing quality and accessible basic education for all the children of school age in the state. 

Adding that the state's exceptional performance in UBEC's performance indicators was attributed to the discipline, dedication and love the governor had for his people, the chairman maintained that the new skill sets introduced in the basic education in the state will prepare pupils and students to play as global citizens that can compete anywhere in the world. 

“The development we’re witnessing today is going to boost the state's education sector and provide quality learning opportunities for its citizens. That’s what this governor has set out to do right from the beginning of his administration. Today, it’s yielding great results. 

“Let me seize this opportunity to appreciate our dear governor for his bold vision and commitment to the state. It’s a selfless vision that has always made Enugu the reference point for other states. 

“On our part, these recognitions have challenged us to do more. We will not rest until we’re able to produce students that are self-reliant and achieve that dream of making our children emerging leaders in all the tech features,” he further added.

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