Rights group to monitor UBE spending

The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has launched an innovative data-driven project to ensure the proper use of funds earmarked for the provision of Universal Basic Education (UBE) in Kaduna State. The Executive Director of the centre Dr. Ibrahim M. Zikirullahi said that the project would provide the platform for communities […]

The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has launched an innovative data-driven project to ensure the proper use of funds earmarked for the provision of Universal Basic Education (UBE) in Kaduna State.

The Executive Director of the centre Dr. Ibrahim M. Zikirullahi said that the project would provide the platform for communities in Kaduna State to track and report on spending by the relevant agencies, especially the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB).

He said in a statement that the organisation decided to put the spotlight on basic education delivery because it is the bedrock of education in Nigeria. 

According to him, the data-driven project, through expenditure tracking, research, training, media engagement and robust community dialogue sessions, will address the impacts of corruption on basic education delivery and outcomes in Kaduna State.

He said the three-year project was supported by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and would work with stakeholders and communities in the three focal local governments of Kauru, Kubau and Zaria.