National Senior SecondaryEducation Commission
The leading regulatory body driving a globally competitive, inclusive, and innovative senior secondary education system in Nigeria.
Our Vision & Mission
Vision
"To be the leading regulatory body driving a globally competitive, inclusive, and innovative senior secondary education system in Nigeria."
Mission
"To regulate, coordinate, and support senior secondary education in Nigeria by setting and enforcing standards, facilitating quality teaching and learning, promoting data-driven decision-making, and strengthening partnerships for sustainable educational development."
Our History
The Birth of NSSEC
Education is universally recognized as a powerful tool for national development. In Nigeria, senior secondary education holds a critical position within the educational system, bridging basic and tertiary levels of learning.
Despite its pivotal role, senior secondary education remained the only sub-sector in Nigeria`s educational system without a dedicated regulatory body for many years. This gap created challenges in maintaining quality standards.
In April 2021, Prof. Benjamin Abakpa was appointed as the pioneer Executive Secretary of NSSEC, beginning operations with an initial team of 60 staff members seconded from various MDAs.
Our Departments
Quality Assurance
Ensuring educational standards and excellence across all senior secondary schools nationwide.
Planning, Research & Statistics
Data-driven planning and research for informed educational policy decisions.
Teacher Development & International Partnership
Enhancing teacher capacity and fostering global educational collaborations.
Finance & Accounts
Financial management and accountability in educational resource allocation.
Human Resource Management
Managing human capital for optimal organizational performance.
Leadership
Dr. Iyela Ajayi, FNIM, FMIC
Executive Secretary
NATIONAL SENIOR SECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION (NSSEC)
Department Heads
RABIA UMAR MUHAMMAD
Head, Quality Assurance Department
Mr. Saleh Bature
Head, Human Resource Management Department
Mairiga S.A
Head, Finance and Account Department
USMAN ABUBAKAR BOKANI
Head, Planning, Research and Statistics Department
MOHAMMED SALIHU
HEAD, TEACHER DEVELOPMENT AND INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP DEPARTMENT
Unit Heads
OKWORI MARY FAVOUR
Head, Reform Cordination (SERVICOM & ACTU) Unit
Barr. (Mrs) Maryam sidi Ali
Head, Legal Unit
Fatima Bappare
Head, Press Publication and Protocol
ADUKU ALEXANDER OJONIM
Head, Internal Audit Unit
Arc. Maimuna Lami
Head, Physical planning unit
OGUNDANA OLABODE JOSIAH
HEAD PROCUREMENT UNIT
Governing Board Functions
Policy Oversight
Approving strategic plans, regulations, and guidelines for senior secondary education nationwide.
Budget Approval
Reviewing and endorsing the Commission's financial plans and ensuring resource accountability.
Monitoring Implementation
Assessing progress in the rollout of national standards, programs, and reforms.
Stakeholder Engagement
Strengthening relationships with federal and state governments, development partners, and communities.
Partner With NSSEC
Join us in transforming senior secondary education in Nigeria. Together, we can build a globally competitive and inclusive education system.