Many public schools don't have enough qualified teachers, classrooms or learning materials. What will you do to improve basic education?
I'll raise education's share of the budget toward international benchmarks and reform UBEC so funds are simplified for states but tied to accountability and measurable outcomes. I'll recruit, train and properly compensate teachers, with continuous training and performance evaluation tied to pay. I'll update curricula for digital skills and critical thinking, provide learning materials, and establish Local Government Education Committees with parents and teachers to monitor attendance and school performance directly.
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p. 5 Introduction Atiku Abubakar: Answers to questions from the public 2026-10-02 ›
Answer: I propose aid distribution will shift to biometric e-wallet systems and direct digital disbursements, with independent civil society organizations monitoring the supply chain. Q29: Public schools in many communities lack enough qualified teachers, classrooms and learning resources. How will you improve the quality of basic education? Answer: My government will increase education's share of the national budget toward international benchmarks, reform UBEC fund matching, and enforce continuous teacher training tied to performance pay.