NATIONAL PRIMARY EDUCATION COMMISSION ESTABLISHMENT BILL
Bill · Education
A Bill establishes a National Primary Education Commission to oversee and improve primary education delivery in Nigeria. It targets primary school pupils, teachers, and education authorities to ensure quality and access. The bill aims to strengthen standardized education nationwide.
What Is This Policy?
A bill to establish a National Primary Education Commission to coordinate, oversee, and improve primary education delivery across Nigeria.
Who Does It Target?
Primary school pupils, teachers, school administrators, state and local education authorities, and parents.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Strengthen the institutional framework for primary education, improve quality and access, and ensure standardized education delivery at the primary level.
Key Features
Centralized Oversight: Creates a dedicated federal commission for primary education Quality Standards: Establishes uniform standards for primary education delivery Coordination: Improves coordination between federal, state, and local education authorities
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Under legislative consideration Coverage: Nationwide; all primary schools Funding: Federal Government appropriation
How to Access
Not yet operational. The bill is progressing through the National Assembly.
Impact & Metrics
Would strengthen Nigeria's primary education system and improve learning outcomes for millions of pupils.
Official Resources
Website: nass.gov.ng Contact: National Assembly, Three Arms Zone, Abuja
Legal Framework
To be enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Will operate alongside the Universal Basic Education Act 2004, the National Policy on Education, the Education (National Minimum Standards) Act, the National Primary Education Commission Act, and the National Teachers Institute Act.