UBEC Unveils Multi-Million Naira Smart School In Jigawa

UBEC unveils multi-million naira smart school in Jigawa. Ms Garba said the project marked a milestone in ongoing efforts to reposition basic education in the country.

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has inaugurated a multi-million naira Smart School in Hadejia, Jigawa State, reaffirming the federal government’s commitment to digital education.

The executive secretary of UBEC, Aisha Garba, inaugurated the school and handed it over to the Jigawa State government on Wednesday, in Hadeja.
Ms Garba said the project marked a milestone in ongoing efforts to reposition basic education in the country.

“The event represents another significant milestone in the federal government’s ongoing efforts to reposition basic education as a strong foundation for national development.

“The Smart School integrates ICT-enabled classrooms, modern laboratories, e-libraries, robotics and innovation hubs, and inclusive facilities for learners with special needs,” she said.

According to her, the Hadejia facility brings UBEC Smart Schools to 30 nationwide, with one in each state, eight model schools across the geo-political zones, and two in the FCT.

Ms Garba described the Smart School programme as a flagship reform initiative aimed at transforming teaching and learning through modern infrastructure, digital technology, and innovative pedagogy.

She reaffirmed UBEC’s commitment to equipping Nigerian children with knowledge, skills, and values needed to thrive in the 21st century.

Ms Garba said the initiative was conceived to improve learning outcomes and serve as a benchmark that states could replicate to enhance education quality nationwide.

She said UBEC, in collaboration with State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEB), and the federal ministry of education, is laying foundations for technology-driven learning.

Ms Garba thanked the ministers of education, Tunji Alausa and Suwaiba Ahmad, for their leadership and support for smart education implementation.

She said the Hadejia Smart School, a State Model II facility, would cater for pre-primary, primary, and junior secondary learners, including children with special needs.

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“The school features smart classrooms, laboratories, vocational facilities, health services, play areas, utilities, and secure learning spaces.
“Beyond infrastructure, the programme prioritises quality teaching and effective school management,” she added.

The UBEC boss said UBEC would support states through training, ICT skills development, and professional guidance to ensure competent staffing.
Ms Garba commended Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State for his support and collaboration in establishing the school.

She said the state’s provision of land, security, and coordination demonstrated commitment to improving learning outcomes.

Ms Garba said the commissioning marked a new phase, urging proper utilisation, maintenance, and sustainability to achieve intended impact.

Mohammed Idris Says “Census No Longer Optional For Nigeria, Data Key To Planning”

Mohammed Idris says “Census no longer optional for Nigeria, data key to planning”. The federal government says a national population and housing census is not optional for Nigeria, noting that it is critical to effective planning and sustainable development.

Mohammed Idris, minister of information and national orientation, spoke on Tuesday in Abuja during a courtesy visit by Aminu Yusuf, chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC).

The minister said accurate data is critical to effective national planning.
“Data is key to whatever planning you intend to do; if you can’t measure, you can’t plan and if you can’t plan, the results are predictable, therefore, census is not optional for us,” he said.

Idris commended the NPC’s commitment to preparedness and transparency, assuring that President Bola Tinubu will proclaim a new census date at the appropriate time.
“We are waiting for the president’s proclamation, which is the basis for the legal and financial framework of the exercise,” he said.

“The ministry and its agencies stand ready to provide full media and communication support once that announcement is made.”

Yusuf said the visit was aimed at strengthening institutional collaboration and enhancing media partnerships ahead of the forthcoming national census and other activities of the commission.

He thanked the minister for granting audience to the NPC delegation despite his tight schedule, describing the gesture as “a demonstration of his enduring commitment to national development, responsive governance, and public service”.

The NPC chairman commended the federal ministry of information and national orientation and the National Orientation Agency (NOA) for their roles in public enlightenment and mobilisation during preparations for the previously scheduled census.

He also praised government-owned media organisations under the ministry’s supervision for amplifying census messages nationwide.

“This collective effort clearly demonstrated how coordinated government communication can build trust, stimulate participation, and promote national ownership of vital public programmes,” Yusuf said.
He assured the minister that the commission has remained operationally focused and technically prepared despite the postponement of the census.

According to him, the NPC continues to refine its processes to ensure a transparent, efficient, and credible census once a new date is announced by the federal government.
Yusuf said the commission is also strengthening the civil registration and vital statistics system to ensure real-time registration of births and deaths nationwide.

Census No Longer Optional

He said sustained government media support through dedicated airtime and coverage across broadcast and digital platforms is needed to deepen public awareness of the commission’s programmes.

Responding, Idris reaffirmed the ministry’s readiness to support the NPC’s communication and advocacy efforts.

“Our partnership with the National Population Commission is key; we are only performing our duty, we do not even have an option,” the minister said.
“This is the mandate that we have as ministry of information and national orientation, to be in the forefront of advocacy of government policies and programmes.

“The ministry of information and national orientation is ever ready to partner with you to ensure a very credible national census.”
In July 2023, the NPC chairman, after meeting with Tinubu, said the nation’s leader would announce new dates for the census.

In April 2025, Tinubu inaugurated a high-level committee for the exercise.

The last time Nigeria conducted a census was in 2006 under former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

Abel Damina Reveals The True Ways Of Prosperity, Divine Favor

Abel Damina reveals the true ways of prosperity, divine favor. Any Pastor who tells you that God will make you rich is a liar and fraudster.

‎We have stated that divine intervention alone cannot make one rich but skills and hard work.
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‎Dr Abel Damina has severally through his teachings raised controversies in the world especially in the Christian community, challenging conventional beliefs about prosperity and divine favor.
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‎There’s nothing you can do for God to make you rich; He makes nobody rich. He can only give you favors with people, but remember when the favor comes you have to have this skill and the ability to handle it.
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‎Dr Damina asserted that financial success was not a result of divine miracles but a product of practical skills and living principles.
‎To make money, you need skills and principles of living.
‎Any Pastor telling you the contrary is a big l!@r”.
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‎So we urged the people of God to focus on self-improvement and actionable strategies for financial growth.
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‎We further disclosed that many were grappling with the idea that spiritual devotion alone was not sufficient for financial prosperity.
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‎But you see Dr Abel Damina’s bold proclamation underscores a shift towards a more pragmatic approach to wealth and success within the religious discourse.

Abel Damina Reveals The True Ways

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‎His words have resonated deeply with many who felt disillusioned by traditional teachings on wealth and prosperity.
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‎While elucidating our assertions, We emphasized the role of faith, personal efforts, and practical wisdom in achieving financial stability, as the key to financial prosperity
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‎So Wealth is not a divine entitlement, but rather a result of human effort and sound principles.

‎While God’s favour can facilitate positive relationships, financial success requires skill development and strategic living..