Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening basic education during a visit to the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) headquarters in Abuja.
The Governor emphasized the critical importance of foundational learning, stating, “Without basic education, nothing works.”
Governor Mohammed commended the leadership of UBEC Executive Secretary, Dr. Aisha Garba, and praised the visible impact of UBEC’s interventions in Bauchi State, particularly the Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) program. He noted that the state has executed numerous projects through BESDA in areas such as infrastructure, enrollment, basic education, and human capital development.
The Governor also highlighted Bauchi State’s role in expanding educational opportunities across the region, stating, “Bauchi is one of the biggest states with access to education, so we also accommodate neighboring states.
” He expressed pride in the state’s proactive approach to maximizing available educational resources,
including accessing UBEC matching grants.
Dr. Aisha Garba welcomed Governor Mohammed and his entourage, expressing deep appreciation for his strong leadership and notable achievements in basic education. She lauded the construction of “mega schools” in the state, describing them as comparable to “smart schools” due to their state-of-the-art facilities and innovative learning environments.
She also commended the recruitment of qualified teachers as a pivotal step in improving education quality.
“Bauchi State stands out not just for accessing its UBEC matching grants but for utilizing them effectively to drive real change,” she noted. “This is a reflection of true commitment and accountability in the pursuit of educational excellence.”
UBEC reaffirmed its readiness to sustain and deepen its collaboration with Bauchi State, expressing confidence that their shared vision will continue to yield meaningful, long-term improvements in Nigeria’s basic education landscape.
