The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has started training state education officials on the Book Supply Chain and Track ’N’ Trace System under the HOPE-EDU Programme. This five-day regional workshop, held in Kano, aims to equip officials with skills and accountability mechanisms for transparent procurement, tracking, and distribution of teaching and learning materials to schools.
The Executive Secretary of UBEC, Dr Aisha Garba, declared the workshop open and urged participating states to demonstrate readiness to implement Result Area One of the programme by 15 November 2026. She described the deadline as critical to unlocking the first round of programme disbursement. States must meet the required conditions for effective implementation to access the funds.
According to Dr Garba, the Track ‘N’ Trace system will help ensure that quality learning materials reach the right schools and pupils while promoting transparency and accountability throughout the supply chain. The system is designed to track the movement of educational materials from procurement to distribution. This will enable UBEC to monitor the supply chain effectively.
The training brings together officials from state Ministries of Education, including directors and officers responsible for academic services, monitoring and evaluation, procurement, planning, research and statistics, ICT, and other relevant units. The workshop will strengthen participants’ capacity in procurement, distribution, monitoring and evaluation, as well as the use of key performance indicators, reporting and feedback mechanisms.
Dr Garba explained that Result Area One was designed to ensure that Nigerian children acquired foundational literacy and numeracy skills. Structured pedagogy and an efficient book supply chain are key components of the intervention. The programme aims to improve learning outcomes for Nigerian children.
The Federal Government, in partnership with the World Bank, is committed to ensuring that the HOPE-EDU Programme produces improved learning outcomes for Nigerian children. The programme focuses on improving the quality of education in Nigeria. The training is part of the efforts to achieve this goal.
Dr Garba urged the participants to apply the knowledge gained to improve planning and implementation in their respective states. She emphasized the importance of collaboration and commitment to achieving the programme’s objectives. The success of the programme depends on the effective implementation of the Book Supply Chain and Track ’N’ Trace System.
Key points
- The UBEC training aims to equip state education officials with skills for transparent procurement and distribution of teaching materials.
- The Track ‘N’ Trace system will promote transparency and accountability in the supply chain of educational materials.
- The HOPE-EDU Programme focuses on improving learning outcomes for Nigerian children.
