Dr. (Mrs.) Olubanke Folake Olatunji-David is the pioneer Director of Basic Education Department, Federal Ministry of Education, Nigeria; coordinating and monitoring the activities of 36 States and National Basic Education sector, policies and programs to promote inclusive education; enhance quality of education and create a platform for collaboration and networking towards achieving national and global education goals. She is married and began her career in the core civil service on January 1, 1991 and accumulated a total of over 33 years of dedicated service to the Nigerian Civil Service. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Adult Education (Management and Evaluation) from the University of Lagos and has further enhanced her professional capacity through the attainment of various certifications including evidence-based program evaluation from the Harvard Kennedy School, Massachusetts USA. She is a member of professional bodies such as the Institute of Management Consultants of Nigeria (IMCON), the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN), and the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN). She belongs to the Education Officer cadre and currently serves on Grade Level 17. Dr. Folake also serves as the GPE Nigeria Focal Point , Chairs the FLN Committee of the National Education Group (NEG) and coordinates the OOSC Education pillar of the Education Ministry NESRI Agenda.

Mrs Uchenna Cecilia Uba handles the administrative governance, institutional development, and teacher education policy frameworks for Nigeria’s Colleges of Education. She works closely with the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) to merge rigorous academic training with practical entrepreneurship and professional skills, repositioning the sub-sector to produce highly innovative and self-reliant educators.
Her structural oversight guides critical institutional updates, entry requirements, and foundational funding strategies to expand access for indigent students. By driving essential capacity-building programs, teacher mentorship tracks, and academic progression models, her leadership directly strengthens institutional performance, protects public confidence in teacher training, and ensures that educators are fully equipped to drive national development goals.

Mrs. Obianuju Joannes Anigbogu is a native of Ozubulu town in Ekwusigo Local
Government Area of Anambra State. With a strong academic background, Obianuju
holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education with focus on Mathematics. She was employed
by the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) and deployed to the Federal Ministry of
Education in April, 1994 as Education Officer II (GL 08), to teach Mathematics at
Federal Government College (FGC) Enugu. At FGC Enugu, as a dynamic and futuristic
young officer that had penchant for lifelong learning and spatial awareness of socio-
economic events within Nigeria and abroad, she exhibited the gravitas, patience and
conscientiousness needed in the inculcation of mathematical skills to the young
Nigerians over many years, thus making enormous contribution in preparing the young
with the skill sets to face the challenges of the 21 st century.
Incrementally, she developed student friendly pedagogical practices during her years in
FGC Enugu to make learning of mathematics a palatable and memorable experience
and also championed the vanguard for the propagation of these practices at the college.
This pedagogical achievement is because of her unalloyed conviction that education is
the preparation of children to assume their adult roles in the modern and enlightened
society as loving parents, as engaged citizens, as meaningful contributors to society and
their communities and as productive workers that contribute in increasing the socio-
economic pie of the society.

Throughout her career, Obianuju has implemented data-driven approaches to enhance
curriculum delivery and improve student outcomes. She has been instrumental in
combating examination malpractice at basic and post-basic levels. She has coordinated
Nigeria’s educational bilateral relations with other countries, participating in national and
international forums to negotiate MoUs and ensure Nigeria’s alignment with global
educational standards.

She rose progressively in her public service career that culminated in her promotion to
the position of Director Education in January, 2022. With a Master’s Degree in
Educational Administration and Planning, providing her with advanced skills in strategic
planning, policy development and school administration, she was subsequently
appointed as the Director, Educational Planning, Research and Development
Department in the Ministry to lead efforts in policy formulation, research and the
development of strategic and medium-term plans for the education sector.
With a clear mission to enhance outcomes across all levels of education in Nigeria, her
mission is complemented by a forward-looking vision of sustaining a dynamic and
resilient Department— one driven by continuous improvement, rigorous research, open
intellectual engagement and empirical validation of policies.

Her strong academic foundation and career trajectory, spanning education,
mathematics, administration and computer operations demonstrate her steady growth
from a classroom teacher to a strategic policy leader. This progression is marked by
decades of hands-on experience in teaching, curriculum development, policy
formulation and high-level educational planning within the Federal Ministry of
Education.

In her current role, as Director of Educational Planning, Research and Development, her
responsibilities revolve around shaping long-term strategies, overseeing project
implementation, managing budgets, and ensuring alignment of educational initiatives
with national priorities. Obianuju is responsible for developing strategic initiatives to
improve the efficiency and effectiveness of educational programs. She oversees the
monitoring and evaluation of educational programmes and projects, ensuring they meet
national and international standards and uses data to inform strategic decisions. Her
leadership is crucial in steering research and development initiatives that contribute to
continuous improvement in the sector. She is equally leading the Peace Education
Initiative as adopted by Nigeria to ensure its implementation.
Recognized for her analytical skills and strategic vision, Obianuju is dedicated to
advancing educational initiatives that make a tangible impact, particularly in achieving
SDG4, which aims for inclusive, equitable, quality education. The role also involves
fostering collaboration among stakeholders, guiding curriculum reforms, developing
assessment frameworks, strengthening data systems and monitoring progress towards
achieving SDG4. Central to these is the ability to translate research into actionable
policies that respond to emerging educational challenges.

Beyond her professional responsibilities, her service to the Federal Government has
been extensive and impactful, with active participation in numerous high-level
committees, policy review bodies, national initiatives and taking leadership roles in key
educational reforms and policies. She is passionate about mentoring aspiring educators
and staying updated on the latest trends in educational technology. With over 30 years
of experience, she has held various positions, served on multiple committees, and
participated in numerous professional development programs both nationally and
internationally. Her dedication to excellence in education is reflected in her numerous
awards and recognition as an astute educator.

In view of her substantial awareness of the Ministry’s accomplishments, her strong
competencies in strategic planning, stakeholder coordination, project monitoring, policy
execution, she is spearheading a positive departure in educational planning, research
and development that will crystalized into production of educated Nigerians that are fit

for the 21 st century challenges in fulfillment of the yearnings and aspirations of African
Head of States at 2024 African Union General Assembly, which also dovetailed into
President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda on Education.
Her goal to address critical issues such as examination integrity, gender-responsive
planning and digital safety for learners and her ability to manage complex
processes—such as Federal Executive Council memoranda, national data
systems—demonstrates a high level of institutional effectiveness which positions her as
both a practitioner and a leader in education reform.
Overall, her profile presents a dedicated and accomplished education strategist whose
work continues to shape policies, strengthen systems and improve educational
outcomes in Nigeria.

Mr. Gabriel Amudipe Oluwole is the Director of the Department of Education Support Services, Federal Ministry of Education. In this capacity he oversees the Department´s coordination of teacher support and development, evaluation and accreditation of educational qualifications, guidance and counselling, school health and sports education, instructional materials development, examination ethics and campus safety, and national and international educational cooperation.

He coordinates the Department´s national teacher excellence initiatives, including the annual World Teachers´ Day Celebration and the President´s Teachers and Schools Excellence Awards.

Mr. Kabiru Ademola Makinde, FCA, is the Director of Finance and Accounts, Federal Ministry of Education. He is a seasoned public finance professional with over three decades of distinguished service in the Federal and State Civil Service, renowned for his expertise in public financial management, treasury administration, budgeting, and fiscal governance.

Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Accounting at Ajayi Crowther University. He holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Accounting from Ajayi Crowther University and a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Accounting from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Fellow of the Chartered Systems Accountants (USA), Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria, and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN).

Before his current appointment, Mr. Makinde served in several strategic positions, including Director of Revenue and Investment in the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation and Director of Internal Audit at the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation. Throughout his career, he has contributed significantly to strengthening financial accountability, transparency, and effective public resource management.

As Director of Finance and Accounts, he provides strategic leadership for the Ministry´s financial operations, overseeing budget implementation, treasury management, statutory financial reporting, and compliance with government financial regulations in support of the Ministry´s mandate to deliver quality education in Nigeria.

Mr. Ajide Sunday Joel, the director, Federal Education Quality Assurance Service (FEQAS) Department, Abuja, Nigeria is responsible for leading and directing the Federal Education

Quality Assurance Service Department in improving its policies, processes, and practices.

He emphasises the significance of education quality assurance as the cornerstone for transforming Nigeria’s educational landscape.

Civil Service: He joined the civil service in 1989 as an Education Officer III. He taught for several years and held various leadership positions in the school system. He was deployed to the Federal Education Quality Assurance Service Department in August, 2011. He rose through the ranks to become a director in 2021.

He is a member of many committees in the Federal Ministry of Education.

Abdul-Malik, Giwa Fatimah (Hajiya) began her educational journey at Zarumai Primary School, Minna, Niger State where she received her primary education from Sept. 1974 – June 1979 and proceeded to Women Teacher’s College Minna from 1979 – 1984, where she obtained her Teacher’s Grade II Certificate.

Abdul-Malik, Giwa Fatimah (Hajiya) attended College of Education, Minna, and obtained her NCE in 1988.  She furthered her studies at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria where she graduated with a Bachelor Degree of Art Education.  Afterwards, she participated in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme between 1994 and 1996 where she served with the National Commission for Mass Literacy and Adult Education, Abuja.

In March, 1998, she started her career with the Family Economic Advancement Programme as an Administrative Officer II and advanced professionally moving through different MDAs such as National Poverty Eradication programme, Federal Civil Service Commission, Federal Ministry of Health, Police Service Commission, Federal Ministry of Finance, Federal Ministry of Education, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment and Office of the Accountant General of the Federation before She was posted to the Federal Ministry of Education in August 2026.  She is presently serving as the Fifth and second female Director of the General Services Department.

Abdul-Malik, Giwa Fatimah (Hajiya) is an experienced Civil Servant that exhibits great communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, time management, and adaptability skills gained from over two decades of dedicated service and a deep understanding of Civil Service rules, theories, specifications, and standards.  She has demonstrated leadership skills with a track record of driving results in various government departments through her wealth of knowledge and insights accumulated.

Mrs. Nneji Nkiru Florence is an Administrative Officer holding a Bachelor of Arts in Education, a Master of Science, an MBA and a Postgraduate Diploma. She is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM), and the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management (CIHRM).

Mrs Zainab Abubakar Suleiman is the Director, Information and Communication Technology Department, Federal Ministry of Education, Abuja. She is an accomplished public servant and ICT professional with extensive experience in digital transformation, public sector technology governance, policy development, and institutional reform.
She received her primary education at Fatima Private School, Jos, Plateau State, and her secondary education at Federal Government Girls’ College, Bauchi. She thereafter proceeded to Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, where she obtained a Bachelor of Technology degree in Computer Science in 1994.
She began her professional career after her National Youth Service at the Management Information Unit of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where she was retained as one of the pioneering staff members and appointed Computer Programmer Officer in 1995. She later joined the Federal Civil Service as a Computer Analyst with the Federal Civil Service Commission.
Her career progressed through strategic roles in the Federal Ministry of Finance, where she served as Principal Programme Analyst in the Economic Research and Policy Management Department and was a member of the Federation’s Job Creation Committee. She also coordinated ICT activities across the Federal Ministries of Finance, Power, and Petroleum Resources.
As Assistant Director, she was deployed to the National Agency for the Great Green Wall, where she established and led the Information and Communication Technology Unit. She contributed significantly to the development of key strategic policy documents for the Agency and was subsequently promoted to the rank of Deputy Director.
She later served as Director, e-Government, in the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, before her deployment to the Federal Ministry of Education as Director, ICT.
In her current role, Mrs. Abubakar provides strategic leadership for the Ministry’s digital transformation agenda, with responsibility for ICT policy coordination, digital platforms, data systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and technology-enabled service delivery across the education sector. She has championed key initiatives to strengthen education data management, improve institutional transparency, enhance digital service delivery, and support the implementation of national education reforms through technology.
A notable area of her leadership is her contribution to advancing the National EdTech Strategy, through which she continues to advocate for equitable digital access, innovation, institutional resilience, and sustainable digital skills development for Nigerian learners.
She was among the first 50 public servants selected for the prestigious Africa Initiative for Governance Public Leaders Programme, Cohort I, held in partnership with the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford in 2021.
She is a member of the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria, the Institute of Management Consultants, and the Cybersecurity Experts Association of Nigeria. She is also an Oracle Certified Professional.
Mrs Abubakar is committed to building secure, inclusive, and sustainable digital systems that support learners, institutions, policymakers, and the general public. She is married with children and enjoys gardening.

Mr Omotayo Kola Ogunfadebo heads the independent regulatory oversight and internal financial risk assessment operations within the ministry. He manages continuous pre and post-payment audits, evaluate the internal control systems to protect public funds and ensures total compliance with statutory civil service mandates.
His specialised capacity in public finance management and institutional auditing ensures the ministry maintains a watertight internal control environment. By meticulously monitoring expenditure channels and verifying compliance across all educational parastatals, his leadership safeguards public resources and provides the critical transparency needed to advance the nation’s goals for educational renewal.

Guided by this mandate, the Director of Legal Services carries the following schedule of duties on behalf of the Department.

• Rendering legal advice and opinion on all matters referred to the Unit from the Ministry and its parastatals.
• Litigation and alternative dispute resolution in courts and before Arbitral Tribunals on behalf of the Ministry and its parastatals.
• Preparation and review of laws relating to the education sector for purposes of amendment.
• Preparation, vetting, and perfection of legal instruments, including Deeds of Guarantee, Powers of Attorney, and Education Law Instruments, and perfection of Title Deeds.
• Searches, investigations, and liaison with regulatory authorities on legal issues concerning the Ministry.
• Participation in negotiations, and preparation and vetting of Contract Agreements, Memoranda of Understanding, international agreements, and other legal documents.
• Representing the Ministry at local and international meetings, seminars, and workshops with a legal dimension.
• Preparation and perfection of Title Deeds for Federal Unity Colleges.
• Compilation of education sector laws into a compendium.
• Attendance at meetings, including Procurement Planning Committee meetings of Federal Unity Colleges.
• Convening a retreat for legal officers and administrators across agencies of the Federal Ministry of Education.
• Liaising with the Federal Ministry of Justice on behalf of the Ministry and its parastatals on legal issues.
• Liaising with the National Assembly on pending Bills affecting the education sector.
• Reviewing Bills sent by the National Assembly for Presidential assent.
• Handling litigation in court and before Arbitral Tribunals on behalf of the Ministry and its parastatals, and engaging in Alternative Dispute Resolution as necessary.

Dr. Owraigbo Lucky Oghogho Bernard is an accomplished public administrator, library and information management specialist, and strategic knowledge management professional with over 25 years of distinguished service in the Federal Civil Service of Nigeria. Throughout his career, he has provided exemplary leadership across key federal ministries and government institutions, contributing significantly to policy implementation, institutional strengthening, information governance, and public sector transformation.

He possesses extensive expertise in library and information science, records and knowledge management, digital library services, public administration, and organizational development. His professional experience spans the development and management of information systems, strategic planning, research coordination, policy support, and the promotion of transparency and accountability within government institutions.

Currently serving as Deputy Director (Library) in the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Dr. Lucky has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing efficient information management practices, strengthening institutional capacity, and supporting evidence-based decision-making. He is recognized for his commitment to innovation, service excellence, and the modernization of library and information services, with particular expertise in online and digital library systems.

Driven by a passion for national development, Dr. Lucky continues to champion initiatives that promote knowledge sharing, good governance, institutional effectiveness, and sustainable public sector excellence.

Professional Experience

Education

Professional Memberships

The Director, Polytechnic Education and Allied Institutions Department, Mrs Igwe Amy Kalu was born on 28th March, 1964 in Ibadan, Oyo State. She obtained both her first and second degrees in Health and Physical Education from the renowned University of Lagos. She has served in various capacities as a classroom teacher in various Federal Unity Colleges. She was also the Coordinating Evaluator, Abia State Office, then deployment as Vice Principal, Federal Technical College, Kuta-Shiroro Niger State and Principal, Federal Technical College, Uromi, Edo State, before her  redeployment to the Headquarters of Federal Ministry of Education as Director, Polytechnic Education and Allied Institutions Department in March,  2026, where she serves till date. Mrs Igwe is married with children.

Mrs. Folasade Boriowo is the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education. She is a seasoned public information and communication professional with over three decades of distinguished experience in public service.

She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics Education from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Ilorin.

Mrs. Boriowo began her career with the Mass Mobilization for Self-Reliance, Social Justice and Economic Recovery (MAMSER) programme in Osun State, before joining the Federal Ministry of Information. Throughout her career, she has held several strategic positions, including Head of the Federal Information Centre, Ilorin. She also served as Public Relations Officer of the Forum of Heads of Federal Establishments, Kwara State Chapter, for ten years, before becoming Chairperson of the Forum for a further five years.

Following her deployment to the Ministry’s Headquarters in Abuja in 2021, she served as Head of Field Operations, Head of Domestic Publicity, and Director of Information (Budget and Economic Planning) in the Federal Ministry of Information.

She currently serves as Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, where she oversees the Ministry’s media relations, public communication, strategic information management, digital communication, stakeholder engagement, and reputation management.

Otalike P. yahaya is the Director, Public Procurement Department, Federal Ministry of Education, Abuja. He is an accomplished public servant and a Procurement professional with extensive experience in , public sector Procurement.
He received his primary Education at LGEA Primary School, Igah Ocheba in Olamaboro local Government Area of Kogi State, and his secondary education at Sultan Atiku, Government Day Secondary School, Sokoto, Sokoto State. He thereafter proceeded to the University of Jos, plateau State, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Sciences (Botany) in 1990, He went UDU,Sokoto where he obtained Master in Business Administration (MBA) ,1998, he was at Yakubu Gowon University to obtain a masters degree in Science Education (M.SC Ed 2021)
In 2025 he obtained Certificate in Procurement Management from FUT Owerri, 2025 and Advance Certificate in Procurement Management from University of Benin ,2026.
He is at the moment, a fellow of Nigerian Procurement Certification Programme (fpcp) 2025 by BPP.

he began his professional career after His National Youth Service at The Just Foods, Nigerian Ltd, no 12,Ladipo Kuku Street, Ikeja Lagos. He also used the time of Youth Service to establish SHIMER Nursary and Primary School, before Pipe line B/S Isheri,Lagos, 1990/1991. Thereafter he returned to Sokoto to take up appointment with Science and Technical Education Board Sokoto (GSSS Yabo) 1992/1996. He later joined the Federal Civil Service as a Biology Tutor with Federal Science College, Sokoto 1996 /2003 .
His career progressed through strategic deployment to FSTC Orozo, Abuja, 2003 /2010 where he served as Internal and External Examination Officer and was a member of the WAEC/SSCE/GCE and NECO Exerminer and Team Leader.
He converted to Public Procurement Cader as a Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) with NAPEP 2010 to 2014, he was thereafter deployed to Federal Ministry ofFinance (FMF) where he served as Chief Procurement Officer CPO/ADP 2015/2016 He was later deployed to Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources (FMPR) as ADPP in 2016. He was again deployed to FMPWH, FMWH, FMHUD 2016 to 2023 where he served as ADPP/DDPP. Between December 2023 and March, 2026 he was at Ministry of Defence as the DPP 2024/2026
before his deployment to the Federal Ministry of Education as Director, PP till date.

Mrs. Khadijat Liman Ahmed currently serves as Director, Federal Scholarships (Department of Scholarship Awards) in the Federal Ministry of Education. In this capacity, she oversees the administration of Federal Government scholarship programmes, including Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholarships, Nigerian Awards, Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship programmes, and related scholarship initiatives. The department also coordinates scholarship policy implementation, monitoring of beneficiaries, and liaison with State Scholarship Boards.

Mal. Umar Muhammad Naseer is the current Director Schools Safety Department. He was born in Katsina Local Government Area of Katsina State on 4th April, 1964 into a Hausa Muslim family.

He was enrolled for the mandatory National Youth Service in 1990. after which hejoined the Federal Ministry of Education on 14 th May,1991 as Education Officer II on Grade Level 08. He rose through the ranks to the present position as Director of Education on Grade Level 17.

Mr. Adeniji Ibrahim A. is a seasoned administrator, renowned educator, and disciplined professional with over thirty years of exemplary service in the Federal Civil Service.

He began his teaching career as an Education Officer I in 1995 and, through dedication, hard work, and outstanding performance, rose through the ranks to the position of Director.

Mr. Adeniji holds a Master of Technology (M.Tech.) degree in Management Science, reflecting his commitment to professional development and excellence in educational administration.

Mrs. Patricia Oladunni Ogungbemi is a distinguished educationist with over three decades of dedicated service in Nigeria’s education sector. Renowned for her passion for leadership, teaching, and innovation, she has made significant contributions to advancing national education policies and programmes. Her career reflects versatility and national reach, having served in leadership roles across diverse geo-political zones. She previously distinguished herself as Principal of Federal Government College, Ohafia, Federal Technical College Uyo (an all-girls technical college), and Federal Government College, Keffi, where her commitment to excellence and strong leadership left lasting impacts. On 26th March 2026, Mrs. Ogungbemi assumed duty as Director of Technology and Science Education. In this capacity, she has been instrumental in driving initiatives that strengthen workforce readiness and promote technology-driven education. Her leadership has supported the integration of robotics, coding, and artificial intelligence into Nigeria’s education system, while also advancing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), STEMM programmes, and digital skills development nationwide. Her vision continues to inspire progress in preparing Nigeria’s youth for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.

Dr. Kareem O. L. is a distinguished educationist and accomplished administrator with over three decades of progressive service in Nigeria’s education sector and the Federal Civil Service. He began his career as a classroom teacher on 21^st January, 1992 and has risen through the ranks to his current position through education, professionalism, and exemplary leadership. He holds a Ph.D. in Education from University of llorin and has made significant contributions to Educational Policy, Administration, and Institutional Development. Dr. Kareem is also a member of several professional bodies, including the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, reflecting his commitment to professional excellence and the advancement of education in Nigeria.