An Assessment of Universal Basic Education (UBE) Programme in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State (2005-2010)

Abstract

This paper assesses the Universal Basic Education (UBE) programme in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State so as to determine the state of instructional materials and infrastructural facilities. This study was informed by the concern over quality of these instructional materials and infrastructural facilities in public schools in Giwa Local Government Area. The primary data was sourced through interview and personal observation, while secondary data was gathered from official publications. Data was analysed quantitatively and qualitatively. The study revealed that the UBE programme has not significantly enhanced the quality of instructional materials and infrastructural facilities in Giwa Local Government. The study suggested inter alia, an increase in the percentage contributions of concerned agencies towards instructional materials and more attention should be given to infrastructural facilities such as libraries and school walls. The study concludes that although UBE has produced positive results within the period under study, if more efforts were put in place, the educational system will get the desired boost not just in Giwa Local Government but Nigeria as whole.