The Federal Government has revealed that a total of 27 states and the Federal Capital Territory have accessed N78.6 billion in Universal Basic Education, UBE, matching grants by mid‑2025.
An update on Tuesday, through the official X account of the Federal Ministry of Education, the amount represented a 65% surge compared to January.
In the statement, the improved performance followed the implementation of the UBEC 2025-2030 Strategic Blueprint, which introduced a revised matching grant formula that prioritises equity, quality, accountability, and state‑specific service delivery in basic education funding.
“FG records major success as N78.6 billion in UBE Matching Grants accessed by 27 states & FCT by mid-2025, a 65% surge from January!
“This milestone follows the rollout of the UBEC 2025-2030 Strategic Blueprint, introducing a revised Matching Grant formula prioritising: Equity Quality Accountability State-specific service delivery,” the post on X read in part.
It further disclosed that the rise in accessed funds was attributed to high-level advocacy efforts jointly carried out by the Federal Ministry of Education and the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC.
The post added that the efforts included direct engagement with state governors and data-driven feedback that prompted more states to pay their counterpart funds.
The Ministry of Education reiterated that it remained committed to transparent reforms and ensuring that every naira spent delivers tangible improvements in Nigeria’s basic education sector.
Commenting on the development, Minister of Education Dr Tunji Alausa described the results as evidence of “focused reforms and collaboration,” commending the states that have responded and urging others yet to act to do so quickly.
