Taraba State Ministries of Education
Transforming Education for a Greater Taraba State
Empowering every child with free, accessible, and quality education from basic to tertiary levels across all 16 Local Government Areas.
“Education is the most powerful tool for sustainable development and socio-economic transformation in Taraba State. Under our current administration, we are committed to modernizing infrastructure, enhancing teacher training, expanding digital literacy, and ensuring that no child is left behind—regardless of background or location.”
— Hon. Commissioners for Education, Taraba State (Nursery & Primary, Secondary Technical & Vocational, and Tertiary Education)
Governance Structure
The Three Ministries of Education in Taraba State
Taraba State operates a three-tier education governance structure, each ministry with a distinct mandate, leadership, and operational responsibilities.
Ministry of Nursery & Primary Education
Mandate
- Early Childhood Care Development & Education (ECCDE)
- Primary school administration (public & approved private)
- Teacher recruitment, posting, and welfare
- Basic education curriculum implementation
- Infrastructure development for basic schools
Key Agencies
- TSUBEB — Taraba State Universal Basic Education Board
- Inspectorate & Quality Assurance (Basic Education)
- Planning, Research & Statistics (Basic Education)
Ministry of Secondary, Technical & Vocational Education
Mandate
- Junior & senior secondary schools
- Technical colleges
- Vocational training centers
- Secondary teacher management
- Coordination of WAEC, NECO, NABTEB examinations
Key Agencies
- PPSMB — Post Primary Schools Management Board
- SAME — State Agency for Mass Education
- Department of Examinations (Secondary & Technical)
- Inspectorate & Quality Assurance (Secondary Education)
Ministry of Tertiary Education
Mandate
- State universities
- Polytechnics
- Colleges of education
- Academic & non-academic staff verification
- Scholarship administration
Key Agencies
- Taraba State Scholarship Board
- Department of Higher Education
- Tertiary Institution Liaison Units
What We Stand For
Core Pillars of Taraba Education
Free & Compulsory Basic Education
Eliminating economic barriers to schooling across ECCDE, primary, and junior secondary levels.
Teacher Professional Development
Continuous capacity building, digital literacy, and welfare enhancement for educators across all tiers.
STEM & Vocational Training
Equipping youth with technical and practical skills for the modern workforce.
School Infrastructure Upgrades
Renovating facilities, constructing modern classrooms, and equipping science laboratories statewide.
Quick Links
Key Quick-Links
For Students
Scholarship applications, WAEC/NECO clearance, BECE placement portal.
For Teachers
Verification, postings, promotion notices, and professional registration.
For Schools
Private school registration, curriculum downloads, inspection scheduling.