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Delta State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and the Federal Ministry of Education (FME), has launched the National Learning Assessment project to evaluate learning outcomes in selected schools across the State.
The programme, which began on April 27, will run through May 2, 2026, and is aimed at providing a comprehensive overview of pupils’ learning outcomes in a bid to drive improvement and enhance the quality of basic education delivery.
Speaking on behalf of Hon. Samuel Mariere, Executive Chairman of Delta SUBEB, the Director of Monitoring and Evaluation, Mrs. Demess Omoniye, said the Board is determined to improve the learning outcomes of pupils in the basic education sector and strengthen accountability in the education system, in line with the MORE Agenda of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
She noted that Delta State is one of the pivotal states where the National Learning Assessment is being implemented, adding that SUBEB representatives from across the South-South geopolitical zone are present to support and coordinate the exercise.
In an earlier remark, the Director (NEMIS), Federal Ministry of Education, Mr. Matthew Nganjiozor, stated that the Federal Government remains committed to utilizing learning assessments to promote the quality of education at national, state, and local levels.
“Learning assessment is a process of measuring what learners know, understand, and are able to do, using various tools and methods to determine the extent to which learning has taken place,” he said
He further explained that the National Learning Assessment will answer key questions such as: Are learners acquiring the knowledge and skills expected at their grade level? Where are the learning gaps? How effective are the curriculum and teaching methods? And what can be done to improve learning outcomes in Nigerian schools?
Also speaking, the UBEC Focal Person in the Department of Monitoring and Evaluation, Mrs. Lydia Ayeni, stated that the assessment will provide credible evidence to guide the formulation and review of national education policies, curricula, and teacher development programmes, as well as monitor progress towards national and global education goals.
The exercise underscores the collective commitment of stakeholders to building a data-driven education system that prioritizes measurable outcomes, informed decision-making, and continuous improvement in learning across Delta State and beyond.
