23/07/2026
Renewed Hope for Education as UBEC, Lagos Flag Off Distribution of 15,675 Learning Materials
The Lagos State Universal Board today, 23rd Thursday, officially flagged off the distribution of HOPE EDU Teaching and Learning Materials for Early Childhood Care, Development and Education (ECCDE), Integrated Qur'anic Tsangaya Education (IQTE) materials, and 15,675 educational materials donated by the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) to public primary schools across the twenty Local Government Education Authorities in Lagos State at the Board's Multi-Purpose Hall, Maryland, Ikeja.
The event held in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), forms part of UBEC's nationwide distribution of core learning materials under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
Representing the Executive Secretary of UBEC, the South West Zonal Director, Dr. Mrs. Beatrice Okei said that the intervention underscores the Commission's commitment to strengthening hope and reinforcing the belief that every Nigerian child deserves access to quality, inclusive and equitable basic education. She noted that the initiative aligns with UBEC's statutory mandate to coordinate the implementation of the Universal Basic Education Programme, set and monitor minimum standards, ensure accountability and improve learning outcomes across the country.
Mrs. Beatrice disclosed that UBEC is distributing millions of instructional and learning materials nationwide, including school bags, sandals, textbooks, exercise books, writing materials and sports equipment to encourage school enrolment, reduce the numbers of out - of - school children and lessen the financial burden on parents. She commended the Lagos State Government for the unwavering commitment to strengthening basic education in the State and Nigeria.
In his address, the Executive Chairman of LASUBEB, Dr. Hakeem Babatunde Sh*ttu, expressed appreciation to UBEC for its continued partnership and support towards improving the standard of education in Lagos State. He described the educational materials as strategic investments that would enhance classroom instruction, support teachers in delivering quality lessons and provide pupils with improved opportunities for effective learning outcomes. He reaffirmed the commitment of the Board under the leadership of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu to providing every child with free access to quality education through sustained investment in teaching and learning resources.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun described the intervention as another testament to the strong collaboration between the Federal Government, UBEC and the Lagos State Government in transforming the education sector. He urged education managers, school administrators and teachers to ensure the judicious use of the materials, stressing that transparency, accountability and effective monitoring are critical to ensuring that the resources reach the intended beneficiaries and translate into improved learning outcomes.
He added that the intervention would not only improve the teaching and learning environment in public primary schools but also strengthen the collective resolve to build an inclusive, equitable and globally competitive basic education system where no child is left behind.
The ceremony concluded with the symbolic presentation of the educational materials to selected pupils, marking the commencement of distribution across the twenty Local Government Education Authorities in Lagos State.