N267bn education funds unused in states' accounts, UBEC warns

Dr. Aisha Garba, the Executive Secretary of UBEC, emphasized that these funds cannot improve education while they are not deployed. This warning was issued at the 30th Quarterly Meeting of UBEC Management and Executive Chairmen of State Universal Basic Education Boards in Asaba, Delta State. The meeting, themed 'Repositioning Basic Education in Nigeria to Optimise Investment and Impact,' aims to ensure investments lead to better teaching, learning, and access to quality schooling.

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, represented by Deputy Governor Monday Onyeme, highlighted the state's commitment to education, detailing the construction and renovation of classrooms, provision of facilities, and teacher training programs. He also mentioned the approval of the state's 2026 UBEC counterpart fund. Stakeholders at the meeting called for increased cooperation among UBEC, SUBEBs, development partners, traditional institutions, and communities to improve education outcomes.