How Almajiri Commission included Ogun, Ekiti Roads In N8.4bn Projects

The National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education (NCAOOSCE) is facing scrutiny over the allocation of ₦8.4 billion for road infrastructure projects in Ogun, Ekiti, and Katsina states, which are outside its educational mandate. The commission has denied responsibility, blaming the National Assembly for inserting these “off-mandate” constituency projects into its 2026 budget, sparking […]

The National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education (NCAOOSCE) is facing scrutiny over the allocation of ₦8.4 billion for road infrastructure projects in Ogun, Ekiti, and Katsina states, which are outside its educational mandate. The commission has denied responsibility, blaming the National Assembly for inserting these “off-mandate” constituency projects into its 2026 budget, sparking criticism that these allocations misappropriate funds for vulnerable children.