Educational Insights3 min read2026-05-24

UBEC Decries N250bn Unutilised Basic Education Funds Across Nigeria

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has raised concerns over the continued retention of over ₦250 billion in unutilised intervention funds meant for basic education development across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federa...

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Azeez

24 May 2026

UBEC Decries N250bn Unutilised Basic Education Funds Across Nigeria
Key takeaways
  • The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has raised concerns over the continued retention of over ₦250 billion in unutilised intervention funds meant for basic education development across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
  • Speaking on Monday during the opening of a three-day financial management training in Abuja, the Executive Secretary of UBEC, Dr Aisha Garba, expressed disappointment at the slow pace of fund utilisation by the State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs), despite steady disbursements from the Commission.
  • Dr Garba, represented by UBEC’s Deputy Executive Secretary (Technical), Mr Razaq Akinyemi, noted that the training brought together D...

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