Strat.1 Prioritise resource allocation to basic and secondary institutions and agencies
Strat.2 Improve funding for the provision of basic facilities such as classrooms, libraries, and toilets in every UBE school.
Specific Legislative Actions
Strat.1 Yes, the 10th House of Reps has priotise resources allocation to basic and secondary institutions. For instance the budget allocation for primary and secondary education in Nigeria increased in 2024 compared to 2023. In the 2024 budget, the federal government allocated approximately ₦2.18 trillion to the education sector. This allocation is higher than the ₦1.08 trillion allocated to the Ministry of Education in the 2023 budget. (ttps://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/653545-2024-budget-tinubus-improved-funding-for-education-still-below-unesco-recommendation.html?utm)
Strat.2 The 10 House of Reps have improved the funding for basic facilities, libraris and toilets through the increase in the annual budget on Education. Between 2024 and 2025, Nigeria's budgetary allocation for education increased from ₦1.5 trillion in 2024 to ₦3.5 trillion in 2025. This represents an increase of ₦2 trillion, which is approximately a 133.33% rise in nominal terms.
Universal Basic Education
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Implementation Strategies
Strat.1 Amend the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Act 2004 to increase the share of the Consolidated Revenue Fund allocated to UBEC from 2% to 4% .The goal is to ensure that the allocation to education meets the recommended benchmark by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) of 15- 20% share of the total national budget .
Strat.2 Enact a law that promotes the education of children with special needs, ensuring they have access to quality education in inclusive settings .
Specific Legislative Actions
Strat.1 A bill been introduced on the floor of the 10th House of Representatives and have successfully passed its second reading in March 2024. Following this, a public hearing was held on March 7, 2025.
Strat.2 The following bills have been initiated in the 10th House of Reps to cater for children with special needs. 1. These bills include: HB.835: Federal College of Education (Special), Port Harcourt, Rivers State (Establishment) Bill, 2025. 2. HB.1371: Federal College of Education (Special), Dukku, Gombe State (Establishment) Bill, 2024 (https://thenationonlineng.net/reps-expresses-commitment-to-comprehensive-inclusive-education/?utm). 3. Motion on Implementing Global Standards in National Policy on Education (https://punchng.com/reps-task-fg-on-inclusive-education/?utm)
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