The executive secretary of the commission, Dr Hamid Bobboyi made this known yesterday at a 2-day retreat for the Senate Committee on Education (Basic and Secondary).
Boboyi who spoke on the theme, “Basic Education Implementation in Nigeria: Issues, Challenges and Way Forward” noted that certain aspects of the UBE Act 2004 are hampering smooth implementation of the Universal Basic Education programme,
The executive secretary stated that it has become necessary to review the Act given the changes that have taken place since its enactment in 2004, adding that the education system ought to respond to the needs and aspirations of the nation, noting that it was necessary to be abreast of best global practices.
