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LASG RELEASED COUNTERPART FUNDS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF Y2023-2024 UBE PROJECTS

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SANWO-OLU REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT

by LASUBEB Publicity unit | August 26th 2025

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated that his administration is committed to enhancing education by investing in teachers’ development and fostering environments that promote student success.

The Governor made this remark today at the 27th Quarterly Meeting of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Management with the Executive Chairmen of the State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs), themed: “Bridging the Gap between Planning and Performance towards Achieving Quality Basic Education,” held at Watercress Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. Sanwo-Olu, who spoke through the Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, stated that the state has prioritised building world-class educational infrastructure, as evidenced by the recent commissioning of ultra-modern classroom blocks, integrated vocational training, and digital literacy initiatives under the THEMES Plus Agenda.

According to him, “Here in Lagos, we have prioritised building world-class educational infrastructure, as evidenced by our recent commissioning of ultra-modern classroom blocks, integrated vocational training, and digital literacy initiatives under our THEMES Plus Agenda. We understand that advancing education means equipping teachers through professional development programmes and fostering a learning environment where every child can thrive.”

The Governor added that education is the cornerstone of socio-economic development, and when the state invests in the children’s education, it invests in Nigeria’s future prosperity, noting that he is certain that the gathering will be a reaffirmation of the responsibility to bridge the gap between planning and performance and to leave no child behind.

Speaking on the theme of the event, the Governor stated that it is a call to translate sound policies and detailed plans into tangible improvements in teaching and learning outcomes that will directly impact the lives of millions of Nigerian children.

Speaking further, Sanwo-Olu noted that challenges that were brought forward from previous meetings, which included utilisation of funds, unlocking matching grants, infrastructure deficits, teacher quality and capacity building, and addressing out-of-school children, are critical issues with real consequences. He, therefore, bemoaned that “Failure to address those challenges risks depriving our children of environments conducive to learning and teachers of the resources necessary to inspire and educate,” he said.

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He added that the quarterly meeting focuses on aligning effective reporting and tracking mechanisms for evidence-informed decision-making and accountability means that transparent and timely data will strengthen the state’s ability to evaluate progress, make strategic adjustments, and ultimately ensure that every naira spent delivers measurable improvements in education quality.

In her welcome remarks, Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, called on education stakeholders, particularly state and local governments, to work together to ensure that all children across Nigeria have access to quality basic education.

She emphasised that bringing together all actors at the state and community levels, especially parents, to collaborate with the Commission in implementing basic education is essential to strengthening the nation’s educational system.

Garba explained that a key part of bridging existing gaps is to deepen partnerships with local government education authorities, noting that this will enhance supervision, accountability, and tran sparency. She stressed that while policies exist, true progress will only come through state collaboration, commitment, and consistency, which will collectively advance the vision of achieving universal basic education in the country.

The Executive Chairman of LASUBEB, Dr. Hakeem Shittu reaffirmed the Board's commitment to aligning planning with performance by consolidating recent achievements in the basic education sector, while strengthening monitoring systems for effective implementation and accountability.

LASG RELEASED COUNTERPART FUNDS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF Y2023-2024 UBE PROJECTS

September 11th 2025

In its commitment to the implementation of UBE program in the State, the Lagos State Government through State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) made the payment in the sum of Four Billion, Nine Hundred and Fifty Million, Four Hundred and Twenty-Seven Thousand, Five Hundred and Forty-Three naira, Sixty kobo (N4,950,427,543.60) only as requirement to assess the outstanding Y2023/2024 UBE Fund. According to a circular, dated 10th September 2025, signed by the Executive Chairman LASUBEB, Dr. Shittu Hakeem Babatunde, the payment of the counterpart fund represents the commitment of the State Government to joint financial obligation of the Federal and State Governments towards strengthening educational developments. Below is the copy of the circular and letter sent to the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Abuja on the matter. https://lasubeb.fra1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/News/document.pdf

Lagos State Government Launches Maiden Needs Assessment Project for Public Primary Schools

September 5th 2025

The Lagos State Government, under the visionary leadership of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has launched a comprehensive Needs Assessment Project for all Public Primary Schools in the State. The initiative, championed by the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB), resonates a bold and decisive step to secure an evidence-based reform in the Basic Education sector. Revealing the initiative at stakeholders engagement on Thursday, 4th September 2025, the Board Member LASUBEB, Owolabi Jamiu Falana, in welcome address highlighted that the project marks a significant milestone in the State’s efforts to strengthen the bedrock of basic education. He added that It will cover 1,238 public primary schools, vocational centres, inclusive units, and Local Government Education Authorities across Lagos. Delivering the keynote address on behalf of the Deputy Chief of Staff, the Executive Assistant to the Governor on Project Implementation and Monitoring, Mr. Olusegun Sanwo-Olu, underscored the State Government’s commitment to human capital development. He noted that the exercise reflects government’s determination to implement evidence-based interventions that will raise standards, ensure equity, and align education reforms with the THEMES+ Agenda and the Lagos State Development Plan 2052. “This project is about clarity and intentionality. By understanding the realities in our schools, we are laying a solid foundation for smart planning, equitable resource allocation, and sustainable reforms. It is a bold step that will ultimately improve the quality of teaching, enhance learning outcomes, and prepare Lagos children to thrive in this fast-changing world,” he said. In his remarks, LASUBEB Chairman, Dr. Hakeem Shittu, described the initiative as the maiden edition of a continuous exercise designed to transform Lagos public schools and sustain long-term improvements in the education system. “This maiden edition of the Needs Assessment Project is only the beginning. It will be sustained as a continuous initiative to ensure our schools, teachers, and learners are never left behind,” he affirmed. While highlighting the project’s benefits, Dr. Shittu explained that it will lead to safer classrooms, improved facilities, empowered teachers, and better learning outcomes for pupils. “The future of Lagos depends on how much we invest in our children today. This initiative gives us the clarity and direction to act decisively,” he noted. He further stressed that the exercise goes beyond identifying gaps, adding that it will generate practical solutions to create a conducive learning environment, improve teachers’ working conditions, and strengthen administrative capacity across the system. Dr. Shittu acknowledged the tireless contributions of teachers, school administrators, and Local Government Education Authorities, and emphasized LASUBEB’s collaboration with the Project Implementation and Monitoring Unit (PIMU) to ensure credible data collection and effective implementation. He called on all stakeholders including teachers, parents, and community leaders to play an active role. “The success of this project depends on our collective effort. Together, we can build a school system that empowers our children with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to compete globally.” he said.