By Abdullahi Jalalludeen
The Federal Ministry of Education through the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has urged states in the North-East and North-West geopolitical zones to intensify efforts toward meeting the required deliverables under the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE-EDU) programme.
The Executive Secretary of UBEC, Dr Aisha Garba, represented by the Director, North-East, Alhaji Abdullahi Jarma, made the call at a four-day Regional Thematic Workshop on Structured Pedagogy Package (SPP) Guidance in Kano.
Ahmad said the workshop was a defining moment in the collective effort to strengthen the foundation of basic education in Nigeria, stressing that education remained the cornerstone of national development.
She said the Federal Government, in partnership with the World Bank, was committed to ensuring that the HOPE-EDU programme delivered qualitative and measurable outcomes for Nigerian children.
According to her, the workshop is designed to equip participating states with tools, strategies and accountability mechanisms required to transform teaching and learning across the country.
She explained that the Structured Pedagogy Package would strengthen teaching and learning materials, teacher training and learning assessments through an evidence-based approach aimed at improving literacy and numeracy outcomes.
“The Structured Pedagogy Package is our instrument of change, from teacher training to transparent book supply chains,” she said.
The Executive Secretary directed participating states to submit their first set of deliverables by Nov. 15, 2026, describing the deadline as non-negotiable and a gateway to accessing the first round of programme disbursement.
She commended the composition of the state delegations, comprising directors of academic services, teacher professional development, monitoring and evaluation, as well as their support staff.
Earlier, the HOPE-EDU Programme Manager, Olumayowa Aleshi, said the workshop was aimed at strengthening the capacity of states to implement Result Area One of the programme effectively.
Aleshi said the programme was designed to ensure that every Nigerian child acquired basic literacy and numeracy skills, describing the Structured Pedagogy Package as a major instrument for achieving the objective.
He urged participants to actively engage in the workshop, exchange ideas and collaborate across states to ensure that knowledge gained was translated into actionable plans and measurable improvements in schools.
The program Manager said the success of the programme required a whole-of-system approach involving relevant education stakeholders, adding that effective implementation would contribute significantly to improving the quality of learning in Nigerian schools.
The workshop brings together education officials from states in the North-East and North-West geopolitical zones, alongside development partners and UBEC officials.
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