A.K. Tsafe - Department of Science & Vocational Education, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto-Nigeria.

This paper attempts to give a general overview of the Universal Basic Education (UBE) Scheme in Nigeria. It ranges from the purpose of its establishment, its objective, the framework for its operation, its implementation so far and the challenges the scheme is currently facing. The paper suggests the way forward for the Universal Basic Education Scheme in Nigeria. This was followed lastly by critiquing based on personal conviction of the writer as to the UBE scheme in Nigeria.

Universal Basic Education , Implementation , Transformation , De-transformation , Improvements , De-improvements , Capitalization , De-capitalization , Merits , De-merits , Centralization , De-centralization