UBEC Adopts Public-Private Partnerships To Strengthen Basic Education
By Alice Etuka, Abuja
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) is to adopt Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), as a key priority in the commission’s new strategic blueprint in delivering basic education services in the country.
Head, Public Relations and Protocol of UBEC, Mr. David Apeh disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.
Apeh informed that in line with the development, the Executive Secretary of UBEC, Hajia Aisha Garba had series of meetings with the Private Sector including the Head of Oando Foundation, Tonia Uduimoh.
Garba, during a meeting in Abuja with Oando Foundation, emphasized the need for effective collaboration between the government and private sector in advancing basic education in Nigeria.
The statement noted that the discussions at the meeting centred on strengthening private sector partnership in delivering basic education services, a key priority in UBEC’s new strategic blueprint.
The Executive Secretary expressed commitment to reviewing the proposed framework by the private sector and to establish a platform for PPP and other sustainable models for private sector investment in advancing Nigeria’s basic education sector.
Programme Manager of the Oando Foundation, Tonia Uduimoh, highlighted the Foundation’s investments in infrastructure rehabilitation, teaching and learning materials provision which she noted have contributed to improving access and education quality across Nigeria.
Discussions also explored potential collaborations with the Education Cluster of the Private Sector Advisory Group for the SDGs to drive increased private sector investment in education through innovative financing mechanisms.
