Inside the Ministry
Departments
Each directorate, led by a Director reporting to the Permanent Secretary, delivers a core part of the Ministry's mandate.
Basic Education
Policy, curriculum and standards for primary and junior secondary education.
Senior Secondary Education
Policy, curriculum and standards for senior secondary education.
Higher Education
Oversees universities, polytechnics and colleges of education; quality assurance and accreditation.
Science, Technology & Innovation
Drives research, development, skills and TVET — Technical and Vocational Education and Training.
Planning, Research & Statistics (DPRS)
Data collection, sector planning, monitoring and evaluation, and the EMIS.
Examinations
Coordinates internal and external examinations — WAEC, NECO and NABTEB.
Finance & Accounts
Budget preparation, financial control and resource management.
Human Resources & Administration
Staff welfare, career development and administrative personnel matters.
Quality Assurance
Inspection, supervision and quality assurance of institutions across all levels.
Physical Planning
Manages school infrastructure for construction and rehabilitation.
Public Procurement
Transparent and prudent management of public funds for government contracts.
Source: Briefing Note to the Hon. Commissioner, MoEST (March 2026).
Other units in the Ministry
Specialised units complementing the directorates.