BESDA

Better Education Service Delivery for All

To increase equitable access for out-of-school children in Bauchi State

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282,000

Children Enrolled

9,293

Teachers Recruited

766

Centres Created

BEDSA

Objectives of BESDA

Equitable Access

Increase equitable access for out-of-school children; Reduction in out of school children.

Improved Literacy

Improve literacy in focus states; Schools adopting primary 1–3 intensive literacy programs in focus states

Strengthening accountability

Strengthening accountability for results, in basic education in Nigeria.

About Bauchi BESDA

Before the initiation of the Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) initiative in Nigeria, the statistics regarding out-of-school children were quite significant. According to various reports and surveys, here are some estimated figures...
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Activities of BESDA Bauchi

The Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) initiative in Bauchi State, Nigeria, typically involves a range of activities aimed at improving access to quality basic education. While specific activities can vary based on local needs and priorities.
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Facts and Figures

1 - What is the BESDA?

The Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) Program-for-Results is a $611 million credit aiming to bring out-of-school children into the classroom, improve literacy, and strengthen accountability for results in basic education.

2 - Who initiated BESDA?

BESDA is a World Bank and Federal Government of Nigeria programme aimed at mopping out-of-school children in 17 states of the federation.

3 -Which States in Nigeria is BESDA being implemented?

BESDA is being implemented in the six geo-political zones in the 17 out of 37 States and FCT, Abuja. The Zones/States are: North East (Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe States), North West (Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara States), North Central (Niger State), South East (Ebonyi State), South South (Rivers State) and South West (Oyo State).

4 - How many local governments are covered by operations of BESDA in Bauchi State?

16 Local governments.

5 -Which agency of Government is vested with the responsibility of implementation of the BEDSA initiatives?

The implementation of BESDA rests with the various State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs) as contained in the UBE Act, 2004. Section 11 (3) of the Act

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BESDA Impact

Bauchi State

Learning Centres

Teachers Recruited

Children Enrolled

Toilets Constructed

Key Components of BESDA initiative

Enrollment of out-of-school children

Identifying and enrolling out-of-school children, especially girls and children from disadvantaged backgrounds, into formal education systems.

Infrastructure Development

Improving school infrastructure, facilities, and resources to enhance the learning environment.
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Teacher Recruitment &Training

Recruiting and training teachers to ensure they are equipped with the necessary skills to deliver quality education.

Support for Girl Child Education

Implementing specific initiatives to encourage and support girls' enrollment and retention in schools, including providing sanitary facilities and addressing gender-specific barriers.
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