The Federal Ministry of Education is the primary government institution that manages the education sector in Nigeria at the federal level. It is headed by the Minister of Education who is assisted by various constituent units under the ministry called departments, units and parastatals.
These federal agencies largely stand as regulatory bodies for whichever aspect of the education sector they cover. In a few cases, the roles of some are separate, yet interwoven. However, they were established by the Nigerian government to provide opportunities for education to all citizens.
Parastatals under the Federal Ministry of Education and their heads
In this post, EduCeleb.com presents you the list of parastatals under the education ministry, their years of establishment, addresses, and current heads.
| S/N | Parastatal | Year Established | Address | Current Head |
| 1. | Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) | 2004 | 7, Gwani Street, Wuse Zone 4 P.M.B. 5084, Abuja | Dr Hamid Bobboyi |
| 2. | Teachers’ Registration Commission of Nigeria (TRCN) | 1993 | Plot 567 Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja | Professor Josiah Olusegun Ajiboye |
| 3. | National Mathematical Centre (NMC) | 1988 | Kaduna-Lokoja Road, Sheda-Kwali P.M.B. 118 Garki Abuja. | Professor Stephen Ejugwu Onah |
| 4. | Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) | 1978 | Suleja Road, Bwari, P.M.B. 189, Abuja | Professor Ishaq Oloyede |
| 5. | National Examinations Council (NECO) | 2000 | Kilometer 8, Bida Road, Minna Niger State | Mr Abubakar Gana |
| 6. | Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) | 2011 | Plot 433 Cadastral
Zone, A6 Zambezi Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja |
Professor Elias Bogoro |
| 7. | National Library of Nigeria (NLN) | 1964 | Sanusi Dantata house Plot 274 Central Business District P.M.B. 1 Garki Abuja. | Professor Lanre Aina |
| 8. | Librarians’ Registration Council Of Nigeria (LRCN) | 1995 | 8, Zambezi Crescent, Wuse, Abuja | Professor Michael Afolabi |
| 9. | National Universities Commission (NUC) | 1962 | Aja Nwachukwu House, No 26 Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama district, P.M.B. 237, Garki, Abuja. | Professor Abubakar Rasheed |
| 10. | National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) | 1983 | 14/16 Ahmadu Bello way, Victoria Island Lagos. | Professor Abdalla Uba Adamu |
| 11. | Nigerian French Language Village (NFLV) | 1991 | P.M.B. 1011 Ajara Badagry, Lagos | Professor Rauf Adebisi |
| 12. | Nigeria Arabic Language Village (NALV) | 1992 | P.M.B. 2002 Maiduguri P.O. Box 38 Gamboru/Ngala, Borno State | Professor Muhammad Mu’az |
| 13. | National Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) | 1992 | Ilaje Road off Ondo-Ore Road. P.M.B. 562 Ondo, Ondo State | Professor Lillian Salami |
| 14. | Nigerian Educational Planning and Research Development Centre (NERDC) | 1988 | Km 135, Lokoja-Kaduna Road, Sheda, Abuja | Professor Ismail Junaidu |
| 15. | National Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education Commission (NMEC) | 1990 | 1641, Bade Close, Off Ubiaja Crescent, PMB 295 Garki, Abuja | Professor Abba Aladu |
| 16. | National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) | 1977 | Plot ‘B’ Bida Road, Sabon Gari, P.M.B. 2239 Kaduna. | Dr Masa’udu A. Kazaure |
| 17. | National Business and Technical Education Board (NABTEB) | 1992 | Ikpoba-hill P.M.B. 1747 Benin City, Edo State. | Professor Ifeoma Isiugo-Abanihe |
| 18. | National Teachers’ Institute (NTI) | 1976 | KM 5 Kaduna-Zaria Expressway, Rigachiku P.M.B. 2191 Kaduna. | Professor Garba Dahuwa Azare |
| 19. | National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) | 1989 | 8299, Ralph Shodeinde Street, Central Business District, Abuja | Professor Bappa-Aliyu Muhammadu |
| 20. | National Commission for Nomadic Education (NCNE) | 1989 | 9 Kashim Ibrahim Road, P.M.B.2243 Kaduna | Professor Bashir Usman |
| 21. | Computer (Professionals) Registration Council of Nigeria (CRCN) | 1993 | 3b, Jaiyesimi Olumoroti Street, Gbagada GRA Phase II, Gbagada, Lagos State | Professor Vincent Asor |
| 22 | National Institute of Nigerian Languages (NINLAN) | 1993 | Akpaa, Ovom Community, along Opobo Azumini Road, Ogbor Hill, P.M.B. 7078 Aba, Abia State | Professor Chinyere Ohiri-Aniche |
| 23. | National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies | 1960 | Kaduna-Zaria Expressway, Rigachikun, Kaduna | Professor Muhammad Abdullahi |
Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this post categorised the West African Examination Council (WAEC) as one of the parastatals under the Ministry of Education. While it is operating under the ministry in Nigeria, it is not regarded as one of its agencies.
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