Abstract The successful implementation of the Universal Basic Education (UBE) programme depends largely on the availability of qualified teachers capable of delivering quality instruction across all compulsory basic education subjects. Among these subjects, Basic Technology plays a critical role in equipping learners with foundational technological knowledge, practical skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities required for national development. Despite government investments in improving access to basic education, many rural communities in Nigeria continue to experience shortages of qualified Basic Technology teachers, thereby limiting effective curriculum implementation. This study assessed the availability of Basic Technology teachers for implementing the UBE programme in public junior secondary schools in Biu and Bayo Local Government Areas of Borno State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. The study targeted principals, Basic Technology teachers, and education officers within the selected local government areas. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations. Findings revealed that the number of qualified Basic Technology teachers were inadequate compared to students enrolment and curriculum requirements. Most schools relied on teachers without specialized qualifications in Basic Technology, while teachers deployment was unevenly distributed between urban and rural schools. The shortage was more pronounced in rural communities due to insecurity, inadequate incentives, and limited opportunities for professional development. The study concludes that insufficient availability of qualified Basic Technology teachers significantly constrains effective implementation of the UBE programme in the study area. It recommends increased recruitment of qualified teachers, equitable deployment policies, enhanced teacher motivation, regular professional development programmes, and improved collaboration between the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and the Borno State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) to strengthen technology education in public junior secondary schools. These measures will contribute to improving educational quality and achieving the objectives of the UBE programme in Nigeria. Recent reports by UBEC also continue to emphasize nationwide shortages of teachers and ongoing investments in teacher professional development.