About Us - Bauchi SUBEB

Establishment

The Bauchi State Universal Basic Education Board (BASUBEB) was established in August 2005 to repeal Law No. 6 of 1994 that established the State Primary Education Board. The establishment of the Board aligns with the Universal Basic Education (UBE) Act, which mandates states to create State Universal Basic Education Boards.

The objective of establishing the Board is to provide free, compulsory and universal basic education to all children of school age up to Junior Secondary School, including Nomadic Education Centers, thereby contributing to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 4 on quality education.

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Legal Framework

The Bauchi State Compulsory Free Universal Basic Education Law, 2005 sets out a comprehensive policy to provide free, compulsory, universal basic education for every child of primary and junior secondary school age. The law requires parents and guardians to ensure that children of school age in their care attend school.

The Bauchi SUBEB law establishes a Local Government Education Authority (LGEA) in each of the 20 local government areas of the State, all subject to the control of Bauchi SUBEB. This structure ensures effective decentralization and grassroots implementation of basic education policies.

The law is fully consistent with the UBE Act and the Nigerian Constitution, reiterating principles of free, compulsory, universal basic education and establishing clear procedures for financing education and operational oversight.

Organizational Structure

The Board is headed by a full-time Executive Chairman who serves as the Chief Executive and Accounting Officer. The leadership structure includes:

Two (2) Permanent Members
Three (3) Part-Time Members
Representative from Ministry of Education
Representative from Ministry of Finance
Representative from Ministry of Justice
Representative from Ministry for Local Government Affairs
Representative from Parents Teachers Association
Representative from Nigerian Union of Teachers
Representative from Women Groups
Representative from Federal Ministry of Education (Quality Assurance Division)
Secretary to the Board

Directorates

The Board operates through ten (10) specialized directorates:

Administration and Human Resources

Coordinates activities of all directorates, manages staff establishment, salary administration, and office accommodation

Finance and Accounts

Manages financial transactions, disbursements, account reconciliation, and financial reporting to UBEC and state government

Planning, Research & Statistics

Develops strategic plans, conducts research, manages Education Management Information System (EMIS), and handles data collection

Physical Planning

Oversees infrastructure development, construction and renovation projects, tender processes, and project supervision

Educational Support Services

Ensures quality teaching and learning, coordinates curriculum implementation, and provides instructional support

Monitoring and Evaluation

Conducts quality assurance, monitors school performance, and evaluates program effectiveness across all LGEAs

Upper Basic

Manages Junior Secondary Schools, coordinates BECE examinations, and oversees JSS teacher development

School Services

Handles school establishment, library services, sports activities, guidance and counseling, and health programs

Social Mobilization

Engages communities, manages School-Based Management Committees (SBMC), and conducts enrolment drive campaigns

Special Programs and Early Childhood

Oversees Early Childhood Care and Development Education (ECCDE), special needs education, and nomadic education

Key Functions

The Board performs essential functions as mandated by its enabling law:

Provide free, compulsory and universal basic education to every child
Formulate and implement UBE policy guidelines
Advise State Government on funding and development of basic education
Establish Basic Education Database and conduct research
Manage Primary Schools, Nomadic Education Centers and Junior Secondary Schools
Post and deploy staff including interstate transfers
Disburse funds from Federal, State, and Local Governments
Retire and re-absorb teaching and non-teaching staff

Undertake capital projects and rehabilitate infrastructure
Assess and fund salaries and allowances for staff
Prepare testimonials and certificates of service
Deal with leave matters including annual vacations
Procure and distribute instructional materials
Monitor and supervise private primary schools
Coordinate assistance from development partners
Carry out mass mobilization and community engagement

Development Partners

BASUBEB collaborates with several international and national development partners to enhance the quality of basic education delivery in the state. Our key partners include:

UNICEF

Girls' Education Project Phase 3 (GEP3) - Supporting enrollment, retention, and learning for girls across six LGEAs

UBEC

Universal Basic Education Commission - Providing matching grants for infrastructure and capacity development

Connected Development (CODE)

Promoting transparency and accountability in education service delivery through citizen engagement and monitoring

Jolly Phonics

Implementing phonics-based literacy programs to improve early grade reading outcomes across primary schools

USAID/NEI-Plus

Northern Education Initiative Plus - Strengthening early grade reading and increasing school participation in 10 LGEAs

UNESCO

School Meet the Learner Approach (SMLA) - Empowering girls and women through literacy and skills development

World Bank/BESDA

Better Education Service Delivery for All - Supporting efforts to bring out-of-school children into classrooms

These partnerships have enabled BASUBEB to implement innovative programs, train thousands of teachers, improve learning outcomes, strengthen community participation, and expand access to quality basic education across the state.

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