Provision and Management of Free Compulsory Universal Basic Education (UBE) in 21st Century in Nigeria

It is the purpose of this article to assess the indicators for the provision and administration of free compulsory universal basic education (UBE) in the twenty-first century in Nigeria. The introduction of free and obligatory basic education in the conventional schooling system of Nigeria has resulted in a rise in the number of students enrolled in the system throughout the country. However, questions about the program's overall quality and usefulness have long been a source of contention between scholars and administrators. This article examines the challenges surrounding free and compulsory education, as well as the setbacks that the system has encountered. The article finds that expanding access to elementary education within the free and compulsory education system has become vital, but that the quality of such offerings must not be disregarded when making such decisions. These recommendations, among others, are based on the previously discussed issues: the Federal Government should adopt a systematic approach to improving the quality of basic education in Nigeria, provide adequate funds to run basic education more effectively; and the Federal Government should adopt a systematic approach to improving the quality of basic education in Nigeria