The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) says it has recovered more than ₦100 billion in unclaimed matching grants, a move aimed at accelerating basic education reforms and improving learning infrastructure across Nigeria.

The Executive Secretary of UBEC, Aisha Garba, disclosed this during a media parley in Abuja, stating that the recovered funds would be deployed to enhance access to quality education and strengthen school infrastructure across the country.

Garba said the commission, in collaboration with State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs), has constructed over 4,600 classrooms and renovated more than 6,100 others. She added that UBEC has also established over 2,300 Early Childhood Care Development and Education (ECCDE) centres to improve foundational learning for young children.

According to her, the achievements are part of the implementation of UBEC's 2025–2031 Strategic Blueprint, which is designed to transform the nation's basic education sector through improved infrastructure, increased access, and enhanced learning outcomes.

She further disclosed that the commission is expanding digital literacy centres and strengthening smart schools to equip pupils with the skills required in an increasingly technology-driven world.

Garba called on the media to continue supporting the commission by providing balanced and factual reports that would build public confidence and encourage greater stakeholder participation in the delivery of quality basic education across Nigeria.

The recovered grants and ongoing infrastructure projects are expected to improve learning environments and expand access to basic education for millions of Nigerian children.