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Nigerian Lawyer Cites Unutilized Basic Education Funds in World Bank Workshop

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Femi Falana urged governors of 36 states and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory to utilize ₦267 billion in released intervention funds and access over ₦65 billion in counterpart funding for basic education. Falana cited figures from the Universal Basic Education Commission, which indicated that ₦267 billion in intervention funds remained unutilized as of August 2026. These figures were reportedly disclosed by the Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission during a workshop assisted by the World Bank.

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Why it matters

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Falana stated that the failure to use the funds undermines the right of Nigerian children to free and compulsory basic education. He referenced a Federal High Court judgment that affirmed the legal obligation of the Federal Government, the 36 state governments, and the FCT to provide universal basic education. The workshop itself is aimed at strengthening budget planning and execution for basic education.

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Who's involved

  • Femi FalanaHuman rights lawyer who urged utilization of public funds.
  • Universal Basic Education CommissionFederal government agency responsible for managing basic education funds.
  • World BankInternational financial institution assisting in the capacity-building workshop.
  • federal governmentHighest level of government mandated to provide basic education.
  • NigeriaSovereign state where the education funds are managed.
  • state governmentGovernment of a federated state called upon to utilize intervention funds.

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  • state governmentSpeculative

    State governments could face funding pressure and regulatory action due to the call to utilize ₦267B intervention funds.

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