The Federal Government has disbursed over ₦22 billion to the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to enhance infrastructure in public schools and improve teacher quality across the country.

Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, made the disclosure in Abuja during the official launch of the School-Based Management Committee–School Improvement Programme (SBMC-SIP) and the Teacher Professional Development (TPD) Programme.

According to Dr. Alausa, ₦2 billion was released under the SBMC-SIP to support over 15,000 education projects nationwide. These include classroom renovations, provision of furniture, construction of toilets, and enhanced security infrastructure to improve the learning environment.

In addition, ₦20 billion has been allocated to the TPD Programme to train over 200,000 teachers nationwide. Each state is expected to receive ₦598 million for the exercise, aimed at upskilling teachers in modern teaching techniques.

“These programmes are part of our commitment to ensuring quality and inclusive education, especially at the grassroots level,” the minister said. “By empowering school-based committees with resources and training, we are also strengthening civic engagement and local accountability in education.”

The initiatives are funded through the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Intervention Fund, in a move the government believes will tackle the ongoing learning crisis in Nigeria’s basic education sector.

Speaking at the event, the Executive Secretary of UBEC, Hajia Aisha Garba, noted that while school enrolment has increased by 7% in five years, over 17 million children remain out of school, mostly in rural and low-income communities.

She called on all stakeholders to uphold transparency and accountability in the execution of these projects.

Also speaking, the Chairman of the National SBMC Forum, Alhaji Abdullahi Umar, pledged full commitment to the proper implementation of the revised guidelines.