Section 9: Functions of the Commission.

The functions of the Commission shall be to(a) formulate the policy guidelines for the successful operation of the universal basic education programme in the Federation;
(b)
receive block grant from the Federal Government and allocate to the States and Local Governments and other relevant agencies implementing the Universal Basic Education in accordance with an approved formula as may be laid down by the Board of the Commission and approved by the Federal Executive Council; Provided that the Commission shall not disburse such grant until it is satisfied that the earlier disbursements have been applied in accordance with the provisions of this Act;
(c) prescribe the minimum standards for basic education throughout Nigeria in line with the National Policy on Education and the directive of the National Council on Education and ensure the effective monitoring of the standards;
(d) enquire into and advise the Federal Government on the funding and orderly development of basic education in Nigeria;
(e) collate and prepare after consultation with the States and Local Governments, and other relevant stakeholders, periodic master plans for a balanced and co-ordinated development of basic education in Nigeria including areas of possible intervention in the provision of adequate basic education facilities which include-
(i) proposals to the Minister for equal and adequate basic education opportunity in Nigeria;
(ii) the provision of adequate basic education facilities in Nigeria; and
(iii) ensure that the Basic National Curricula and Syllabi and other necessary instructional materials are in use in early childhood care and development centres, primary and junior secondary schools in Nigeria;
(f) carry out in concert with the States and Local Governments at regular intervals, a personnel audit of teaching and non-teaching staff of all basic education institutions in Nigeria;
(g) monitor Federal inputs into the implementation of basic education;
(h) present periodic progress reports on the implementation of the universal basic education to the President through the Minister;
(i) co-ordinate the implementation of the universal basic education related activities in collaboration with non-governmental and multi-lateral agencies;
(j) liaise with donor agencies and other development partners in matters relating to basic education;
(k) develop and disseminate curricula and instructional materials for basic education in Nigeria;
(l) establish a basic education data bank and conduct research on basic education in Nigeria;
(m) support national capacity building for teachers and managers of basic education in Nigeria;
(n)
carry out mass mobilization and sensitization of the general public and enter into partnerships with communities and all stake-holders in basic education with the aim of achieving the overall objectives of the Compulsory Free Universal Basic Education in Nigeria;
(o) carry out such other activities that are relevant and conducive to the discharge of its functions under this Act; and
(p) carry out such other functions as the Minister may, from time to time, determine.