Bauchi SUBEB - State Universal Basic Education Board

Leadership Team

Committed to Excellence in Basic Education

Meet the visionary leaders and dedicated professionals who guide SUBEB Bauchi towards achieving quality basic education for every child in Bauchi State. Our board members bring together decades of experience in education, administration, and community development, working collaboratively to ensure that over 1.2 million students across 20 Local Government Areas have access to quality learning opportunities.

Board Composition

BASUBEB is governed by a diverse board that includes full-time executives, permanent members, part-time members, and representatives from key government ministries and stakeholder organizations

1

Executive Governor

1

Executive Chairman

3

Permanent Members

1

Permanent Secretary

10

Directorate Directors

Leadership & Executive Team

Meet the dedicated board members, directors, and leadership team steering the affairs of SUBEB Bauchi towards achieving universal access to quality basic education for all children in the state.

His Excellency, The Governor

His Excellency, Sen. Bala A. Mohammed

Executive Governor of Bauchi State

As the Chief Executive of Bauchi State, His Excellency provides strategic direction and policy support for the education sector. Under his leadership, BASUBEB has prioritized infrastructure development, teacher training, and enrollment drive initiatives including the "Enrol All to the Classroom" program aimed at reducing out-of-school children across the state. His vision for education has led to significant improvements in school infrastructure, teacher quality, and student enrollment throughout Bauchi State.

SUBEB Chairman

Alh. Adamu Muhammad Duguri

Executive Chairman, SUBEB Bauchi

As the Chief Executive Officer and Accounting Officer of BASUBEB, Alh. Adamu oversees the implementation of Universal Basic Education programs across all 20 LGAs. He coordinates with development partners including UNICEF, USAID, UNESCO, and World Bank, ensuring effective delivery of interventions and maintaining accountability in resource utilization.

Permanent Members

Permanent Member I

Alh. Shayaku Abdullahi Azare

Permanent Commissioner I

Serves as a full-time permanent member providing continuous oversight on board operations. Contributes to policy formulation, strategic planning, and decision-making processes. Brings extensive experience in public administration and education management to guide the Board's initiatives and ensure alignment with state education goals.

Permanent Member II

Idris Ahmad Hardawa

Permanent Commissioner II

Provides strategic guidance on educational policies and implementation strategies. Works closely with the Executive Chairman and other board members to ensure effective governance, quality assurance, and accountability in the delivery of basic education services across all 20 Local Government Areas of Bauchi State.

Permanent Member III

Alh. Adoji Abba Disina

Permanent Commissinoner III

One of three full-time permanent members who provide specialized expertise and perspectives to the Board. Contributes to policy development, participates in board meetings, and offers professional guidance on specific areas of education management and implementation to enhance the Board's effectiveness.

Permanent Secretary

Alh. Abdulhamid M. Jibrin

Permanent Secretary

The Permanent Secretary manages all board documentation, coordinates board meetings, maintains official records, and ensures effective communication between the board and various directorates. The Secretary plays a crucial role in administrative coordination and policy implementation oversight.

Directors

Director Human Resources

Dauda Adamu Yashi

Director, Human Resources

Coordinates activities of all directorates, manages staff establishment and promotions, oversees salary administration, handles tender board matters, and supervises the 20 Local Government Education Authorities. The directorate has successfully promoted over 21,000 teaching and non-teaching staff across the state.

Director Finance

Dauda Ali Madaki

Director, Finance

Manages the Board's financial resources, ensures proper disbursement of funds from Federal, State, and Local Governments. Oversees UBEC intervention fund management, prepares financial reports, coordinates audits, and maintains transparency in all financial transactions. The directorate manages multiple accounts including matching grants and donor accounts.

Director Physical Planning

Engr. Adamu Yakubu Abdullahi

Director, Physical Planning

Oversees all infrastructure projects including classroom construction and renovation, produces building drawings and bills of quantities, supervises contractors, and ensures quality control. The directorate has successfully executed major UBEC/SUBEB intervention projects worth billions, constructing hundreds of classrooms and providing school furniture across the state.

Director Research

Mal. Iliyasu Buba

Director, Research

Develops strategic plans including Medium Term Sector Strategic Plan (MTSSP), manages Education Management Information System (EMIS), coordinates Annual School Census, conducts learning assessments (EGRA, CECA), and oversees community mapping to identify out-of-school children. The directorate provides data-driven insights for policy decisions.

Director Monitoring & Evaluation

Abbas Abdulmumin

Director, Monitoring & Evaluation

Conducts quality assurance in all LGEAs, monitors school performance, evaluates teacher effectiveness, performs classroom observations, and coordinates termly school resumption monitoring. The directorate ensures compliance with national education policies and provides feedback for continuous improvement across all educational institutions.

Director Social Mobilization

Mal. Nura Ahmad

Director, Social Mobilization

Leads community engagement initiatives, trains and monitors School-Based Management Committees (SBMC), coordinates annual enrollment drive campaigns, manages Mothers Association programs, and advocates for increased school enrollment. The directorate works closely with communities to ensure sustainable participation in basic education delivery.

Director Support Services

Mal. Zuhairu Usman

Director, Support Services

Coordinates school establishment and upgrading, manages sports and extra-curricular activities, oversees guidance and counseling services, implements school health programs, and manages library services. The directorate has established over 100 new schools and successfully represented Bauchi State in national and international academic competitions.

Director Educational Support

Hauwa Dabo

Director, Educational Support

Ensures quality teaching and learning through curriculum support, teacher professional development, procurement of instructional materials, and implementation of innovative teaching methodologies. The directorate has trained hundreds of teachers on modern pedagogical approaches and distributed learning materials across schools.

Director Special Programs

Mal. Bailawi Umar

Director, Special Programs

Manages Early Childhood Care and Development Education (ECCDE), oversees special needs education for physically and mentally challenged children, coordinates nomadic education centers, supervises integrated Qur'anic schools, and implements programs targeting out-of-school children to ensure inclusive education for all.

Director Upper Basic

Mal. Aliyu Umar

Director, Upper Basic

Oversees the upper basic education level (JSS 1-3) across the state, ensuring quality instruction, adequate infrastructure, and appropriate learning materials. Coordinates with schools to improve student transition from lower basic to upper basic and enhances the overall quality of education at the junior secondary level.

Board Representatives

The Board includes representatives from key government ministries and stakeholder organizations, ensuring collaborative governance and diverse perspectives in basic education policy and implementation

Ministry of Education Representative

Ministry of Finance Representative

Ministry of Justice Representative

Ministry for Local Government Affairs Representative

Parents Teachers Association Representative

Nigerian Union of Teachers Representative

Women Groups Representative

Federal Ministry of Education (Quality Assurance) Representative

These representatives ensure that BASUBEB benefits from diverse expertise and perspectives, fostering collaborative governance and ensuring alignment with federal, state, and community education priorities. Their collective input strengthens policy formulation and implementation across all aspects of basic education delivery.

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