The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has started an investigation into the Universal Basic Education Board due to concerns about its management.
Wike made this announcement during a visit from Dr. Hamid Boboyi, the Executive Chairman of the Universal Basic Education Commission, in Abuja on Thursday.
Wike expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of detailed reports on the board’s activities and called for more transparency. He said, “You cannot talk about quality education when the schools are in bad shape.” He also pointed out the need for qualified teachers and proper facilities for children to learn.
The minister urged UBEC to work harder to bring back out-of-school children who are wandering the streets. He stressed the importance of ensuring that children have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.
Wike also discussed the commission’s request for land, stating that any land allocation would now require an agreement showing the financial ability for immediate development and a clear timeline for completion.
He warned that if these conditions are not met, the Federal Capital Territory Administration will reclaim the land and give it to other capable institutions.
He explained that this decision comes from seeing institutions holding land allocations for 15 to 20 years without any development.
Instead, they have built shanties that attract criminals or sold the land instead of using it for its intended purpose.
