Agencies & Parastatals

Under the Ministry

Eight federal parastatals and agencies delivering education across Nigeria — from basic to tertiary level.

The Federal Ministry of Education provides policy direction, coordination, and oversight to the following agencies. Each parastatal is mandated to implement specific aspects of Nigeria's national education policy.

UBEC

Universal Basic Education Commission

Supervises implementation of the Universal Basic Education programme across Nigeria.

Dr. Hamid Bobboyi

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TETFund

Tertiary Education Trust Fund

Provides supplemental funding for tertiary education institutions in Nigeria.

Arc. Sonny S.T. Echono

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NUC

National Universities Commission

Regulates and accredits all university programmes and standards in Nigeria.

Mr. Chris J. Maiyaki

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NBTE

National Board for Technical Education

Coordinates, maintains standards, and oversees technical and vocational education.

Prof. Idris Muhammed Bugaje

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NCCE

National Commission for Colleges of Education

Regulates and accredits colleges of education and teacher training programmes.

Prof. Paulinus Chijioke Okwelle

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JAMB

Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board

Conducts the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination for admission into tertiary institutions.

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NABTEB

National Business and Technical Examinations Board

Conducts examinations for technical and business secondary schools nationwide.

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WAEC

West African Examinations Council

Conducts secondary school certificate examinations across West African member nations.

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