NATIONAL POLICY ON EDUCATION (6th EDITION)
Policy · Education
A Policy establishes the comprehensive framework, philosophy, and goals for developing education across Nigeria. It mandates universal basic education and guides all educational institutions and professionals. The policy aims to promote national unity, self-reliance, and quality education for every Nigerian child.
What Is This Policy?
The National Policy on Education is the official document that provides the framework, philosophy, goals, and guidelines for the development and administration of education in Nigeria.
Who Does It Target?
The policy targets Government and Policy Makers, Educational Institutions,Teachers and Education Professional
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
The National Policy on Education aims to promote national development, unity, self-reliance, and quality education by developing the individual and ensuring equal access to education for all Nigerians.
Key Features
Universal Basic Education (UBE) Provides for free, compulsory and universal basic education for every Nigerian child National Philosophy of Education: It is based on Nigeria’s philosophy of national unity, self-reliance, social justice and equal opportunity for all citizens.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: implementation stage Coverage: applies nationwide Beneficiaries to Date: student in all educational level Funding: federal state allocations
Important Terms
Term 1-National Policy on Education (NPE) The official government document that guides education in Nigeria. Term 2. Universal Basic Education (UBE) A programme that provides free, compulsory education from early childhood to junior secondary level
Official Resources
- Federal Ministry of Education (FME) 🌐 Website: https://education.gov.ng 📍 Address: Federal Secretariat Phase III, FCT, Abuja, Nigeria. ✉️ Email: [email protected] ☎️ Phone: +234 816 3653 484 (calls) / +234 902 2189 788 (Whatsapp).
- Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) This agency handles implementation of basic education under the policy. 🌐 Website: https://ubec.gov.ng/ 📍 Address: UBEC Building, No. 7 Gwani Street, Zone 4, Wuse, Abuja, Nigeria. ✉️ Email: [email protected] ☎️ Phones: +234 903 802 2457, +234 701 639 0000 Link to the document- Link to document
Legal Framework
The National Policy on Education (6th Edition) derives authority from Section 18 of the 1999 Constitution, which mandates government to direct its policy toward ensuring equal and adequate educational opportunities at all levels. It operates under the Federal Ministry of Education Act, the Compulsory, Free Universal Basic Education Act 2004, and the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act. The Universal Basic Education Commission provides the statutory implementing framework at the basic education level.