Abstract: The dynamism of life and everything associated with it, permeates every society and the institutions; education inclusive. The dynamism of Nigerian educational system had led Nigerians from a 6-6-2-3 system, to a 6-5-2-3 system, to 6-3-3-4 system, to the newest addition of 9-3-4 system. The objectives of the 9-3-4- system are quite lofty and ideal, but the reality of its implementation is that it is difficult to achieve, because of various problems. This study tries to assess, the preparedness of Nigeria for her universal basic education. It finds that the problem of implementation, which the universal basic education has in Nigeria, ranges from infrastructural to personnel and even cultural. The study notes that most of those who attend teachers� training colleges, neither want to teach, nor would encourage their children to become teachers. The teachers thus, need to surmount both the obstacles of labeling, lack of motivation and poverty. Thus, it recommends a radical review of their condition of service and installation of facilities for the schools.