The Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC has expressed its full readiness to partner with the Nigerian Air Force, NAF, to ensure safer school environment across the country.
The Executive Secretary of UBEC, Dr Aisha Garba stated this during a courtesy visit to the Commission by the Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke in Abuja.
Garba, who lauded Air Force’s contribution to national development, however, lamented that issue of safety in school has become one of the biggest concerns, noting that no education system can thrive without safety, and no security framework is complete without education
“At UBEC, we know that giving every Nigerian child access to quality basic education is not something we can achieve alone.
“It requires collaboration, shared commitment, and strong partnerships across institutions,” she said.
The UBEC boss reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to technical cooperation that improves school safety, learning quality and system resilience.
According to her, collaboration with NAF will better protect schools , reassure parents and create environment where children can learn without fear, even as she commended the Nigerian Air Force for its discipline , commitment and a deep sense of duty .
“At UBEC, we know that giving every Nigerian child access to quality basic education is not something we can achieve alone. It requires collaboration, shared commitment, and strong partnerships across institutions.
“The issues of safety in our schools has become one of our biggest concerns . We can build classrooms and provide learning materials, but children cannot learn and the teachers cannot give their best when they feel unsafe,” she stated .
In his remark, the The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, highlighted the value of the Nigerian Air Force’s partnership with the commission.
He disclosed that Air Force has quality control and evaluators to ensure that their educational standards meet future world aspirations for the children.
He noted that basic education is seen as the foundation for building discipline, innovation, civic responsibility, and national cohesion.
He requested for teachers to be included in UBEC-supported professional development programs to enhance their skills.
The air chief underscored the role of education in building a stable and productive society, aligning with the President’s renewed hope agenda.
