Functions of the Board
- Providing free Qualitative, Accessible Universal Basic Education for every Nigerian Child of School age;
- Developing in the entire citizenry a strong consciousness for education and a strong commitment to its vigorous promotion;
- Reducing drastically the incidence of drop-out from the formal school system;
- Ensuring the acquisition of appropriate level of literacy, numeracy; communicative and life skills;
- Preserving and complementing the existing educational structure, bodies and agencies for the purpose of realizing the Board’s mission; and
- Carrying out the policy guidelines prescribed by Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and other relevant agencies as approved by the State Government.