By Shamsudeen Abubakar
In a major step toward strengthening Nigeria’s Basic Education System, the Federal Government has announced that 27 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have accessed a total sum of ₦78.6 billion through the Universal Basic Education (UBE) Matching Grants.
This development, which represents a significant boost to the education sector, was disclosed by the Federal Ministry of Education via its official social media handle on Tuesday 29, July, 2025.
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The Ministry revealed that the achievement reflects a 65% increase in grants accessed since January 2025. This progress follows the introduction of the UBEC 2025-2030 strategic blueprint, which prioritizes equity, quality, accountability, and tailored state-specific service delivery, through a revised matching Grant formula.
The recent surge in participation is credited to high-level advocacy and direct engagement between the Federal Ministry of Education, the Universal Basic Education (UBEC), and State Governors. A separate data-driven push also played a key role by encouraging states to release their counterpart funding in time.
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According to the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, the achievement is not by chance but a product of deliberate reform efforts and strong collaborative governance.
“This progress isn’t accidental, -the result of focused reforms and collaboration. We commend states stepping up and urge others to act now,” he said.
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The Ministry further pledged to maintain a strong focus on accountability and transparency, ensuring that every kobo of the grant delivers measurable impact for Nigerian children.
“We remain razor-focused on ensuring every kobo drives real impact, smart cooperation, transparent reforms, and tangible results for every Nigerian child,” the statement read.
