President Tinubu Appoints Aisha Garba as New Executive Secretary of UBEC
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Aisha Garba, a Senior Education Specialist with the World Bank, as the new Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). The announcement was made on Tuesday through a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. This appointment highlights the government’s commitment to enhancing Nigeria’s education system by bringing in a seasoned professional with vast experience in education policy and development.
Aisha Garba Appointed Executive Secretary of UBEC: A New Era for Nigeria’s Education System
President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Aisha Garba as the new Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) is seen as a significant step toward strengthening Nigeria’s education sector. A seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience at the World Bank, Garba has played a key role in advancing education and development projects globally.
The statement highlighted Garba’s extensive background, noting her contributions to Nigeria’s Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and her involvement in numerous high-impact education initiatives. In addition to her consultancy work, Garba has participated in several crucial projects aimed at improving education systems, making her well-equipped to lead UBEC in the next phase of its mission to enhance basic education in Nigeria.
Aisha Garba Appointed Executive Secretary of UBEC: A Step Toward Global Education Excellence
In a move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s education sector, President Bola Tinubu has appointed Aisha Garba, an experienced international development specialist, as the new Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). With over 24 years of experience in education and human development, Garba’s appointment marks a strategic step in advancing the President’s Renewed Hope agenda, particularly in promoting quality education and ensuring that Nigerian children are prepared to compete globally.
Garba, a Senior Education Specialist with the World Bank, brings a wealth of expertise from her extensive career working in Nigeria, Ghana, Somalia, Kenya, the USA, and the UK. Her role at the World Bank, spanning over 15 years, saw her lead and manage transformative education programs from their conceptualization to implementation and impact assessment. These projects, which focused on human and economic development, have shaped her as a highly skilled leader in the field.
As an active participant in global development issues, Garba has worked closely with governments, development partners, and communities, drawing on her experience in fragile and conflict-affected regions to deliver sustainable educational solutions. Her background includes contributing to Nigeria’s success in meeting the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and consulting for key organizations such as the World Bank, the UK Department for International Development, BOND-UK, Regent Foundation, and Muslim Aid.
Garba’s educational qualifications further cement her credentials—she earned a Bachelor of Arts combined degree in English and Computer Studies from Petra American University in Jordan in 2000, followed by a Master’s in International Development from the University of Birmingham in the UK in 2007.
With her wealth of experience and a deep commitment to human development, Garba is poised to drive the vision of ensuring that Nigerian children receive quality education and are equipped to thrive in a globalized world. President Tinubu’s expectations for Garba in her new role are clear: to elevate Nigeria’s education system and help its children become competitive on the world stage.
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