The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has announced a significant allocation of N5.18 billion to 518 communities across Nigeria for the implementation of its School-Based Management Committee–School Improvement Programme (SBMC-SIP) for the 2025 cycle. The announcement was made by UBEC Executive Secretary, Aisha Garba, represented by Deputy Executive Secretary (Technical), Rasaq Akinyemi, during the national flag-off ceremony of the 2025 SBMC-SIP in Abuja. [2, 3, 4, 6] This initiative aims to enhance basic education delivery by directly disbursing funds to School-Based Management Committees (SBMCs) within these communities. [2, 3] Each of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will benefit from 14 schools under this program, targeting underserved areas with critical infrastructure deficits. [3, 6] The allocated funds are earmarked for critical improvements such as the renovation of dilapidated school buildings, provision of classroom furniture, and upgrades to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities. [3, 4, 6] The SBMC-SIP has been a key community-driven initiative, having supported 1,112 schools nationwide and initiated over 13,670 projects since its inception, with an estimated 400,000 learners benefiting from improved learning environments. [3, 6] In addition to the SBMC-SIP, UBEC also launched a new Learners' Retention Programme. This program aims to address socio-economic challenges that contribute to children dropping out of school. It will target one million learners across eight states in its first phase with a budget of N5 billion, providing support to vulnerable households to improve school attendance and completion rates. [3, 6] Furthermore, UBEC disbursed N434.5 million as the final tranche of funding for previously approved school projects from the 2023 and 2024 SBMC-SIP cycles, which will support the completion of 11,484 ongoing projects nationwide. [2, 3, 6] The commission's efforts are part of a broader strategy to strengthen community participation in school governance, improve learning environments, and reduce the number of out-of-school children, underscoring the Federal Government's commitment to equitable access, improved infrastructure, and enhanced learning outcomes in basic education. [4, 6]