Education
Bauchi Gov reaffirms commitment to basic education
Mariam Abeeb
The Executive Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to strengthening basic education .
He made this known during a working visit to the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) headquarters in Abuja.
Speaking during the visit, Governor Mohammed emphasized the critical importance of foundational learning, stating, “Without basic education, nothing works.”
He reiterated that his government remains resolute in advancing the basic education sector, describing it as the bedrock of societal transformation.
Highlighting Bauchi State’s educational reach, the Governor remarked, “Bauchi is one of the biggest states with access to education, so we also accommodate neighboring states.”
He expressed pride in the state’s role in expanding educational opportunities across the region.
Governor Mohammed commended the leadership of the UBEC Executive Secretary, Dr. Aisha Garba, and praised the visible impact of UBEC’s interventions in Bauchi State.
He noted the state has been a significant beneficiary of the Commission’s initiatives, particularly the Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) program.
“We have executed numerous projects through BESDA in areas such as infrastructure, enrollment, basic education, and human capital development,” the Governor stated, while also affirming that Bauchi remains fully up to date in accessing its UBEC matching grants—demonstrating a proactive approach to maximizing available educational resources.
The visit underscores Bauchi State’s continued leadership in educational reform and its productive partnership with UBEC in delivering inclusive, quality education to children within and beyond its borders.
In her remarks, Dr. Aisha Garba, Executive Secretary of UBEC, warmly welcomed Governor Mohammed and his entourage.
She expressed deep appreciation for the Governor’s strong leadership and notable achievements in basic education across Bauchi State.
Dr. Garba specifically 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.
Education
JAMB conducts third party exam for Hos workers
Mariam Sanni
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board conducted promotional examination for junior workers under the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.
About 450 junior staff participated in the computer based test examination at Ade-Ola International School, Kubwa – a suburb in the nation’s capital.
Speaking with journalists at the end of the exercise, the Director in charge of Abuja zone for JAMB, Hajia Zainab Hamzat said the exercise went smoothly.
She noted that 476 staff under the HoS were expected to participate in the promotion exercise but only 450 workers showed up for the exam.
The drector said: “Everything went well as usual. We call it third party exam. It is a promotion exam for HoS. All their officers sat for the exam for the purpose of promotion.
“We had two sessions – morning and afternoon. In the morning we expected 250 but 232 were present. In the afternoon we expected 226 and eight were absent.
“The exam was smooth. Everything went well.
The examination was for all the junior staff of HoS. We had immigration officers, fire fighters, civil defence and other paramilitary organisations under HoS for the examination.”
Also speaking, Durector of Ade-Ola International School, Kubwa, Mercy Olaosegbe lauded JAMB for setting high standards in professional examination.
She said: “The examination went well. We have all the facilities to conduct this examination. JAMB will not allow you to participate in these exams if your facilities are not up to standard. Because our centre is doing well, we have been participating in third party examination organised by JAMB.”
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