The Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, has approved N6.154 billion as counterpart funding for Anambra’s Universal Basic Education (UBE) grants for 2022 to 2024 across the state.
This was disclosed in a statement on Friday by Dr. Vera Nwadinobi, Chairperson of the Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB), according to NAN reports.
Nwadinobi emphasized that the release of funds will enable the state to access an equal matching grant from the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC).
The official added that with the matching grant, UBEC is expected to provide N12.308 billion for a fresh round of UBE intervention projects across Anambra.
“These initiatives are intended to create a more conducive environment for teaching and learning in our schools,” Nwadinobi stated.
The development comes amid Anambra State’s 2025 budget proposal of N606.99 billion, in which education features prominently.
“Sectoral increases include education (101.4%), health (57.1%), social services (82.7%), infrastructure (38.9%), and the judiciary (51.3%),” the state government added.
“Ministry of Education – Renovation, construction, and equipping of smart schools: N11 billion. Student loan/bursary scheme for students: N3 billion. Developing institutions: N22 billion. Supplementary funds to secondary schools: N1 billion. Transport support for schools: N250 million,” the state government revealed.
The governor emphasized that the 2025 budget represents a transformative leap toward making Anambra a beacon of governance, prosperity, and equity, with bold initiatives and a clear roadmap targeting sustained growth for the state.