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The Coalition of Social Media Activists and Advocates for Good Governance and Accountability has called on Dr. Grace Adagba, Chairman of the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), to provide full details on the utilization of funds deducted from Vandeikya Local Government Area for basic education.
According to the coalition, between March and May 2026, an estimated ₦750 million to ₦960 million was deducted from the local government for basic education funding. The group expressed concern that despite the substantial deductions, many public primary schools in Vandeikya continue to suffer from dilapidated classrooms, inadequate learning facilities, and lack of visible developmental projects.
In a statement signed by Comrade C. C. Abur, the coalition demanded a comprehensive ward-by-ward breakdown of SUBEB interventions in Vandeikya, a detailed list of schools renovated, upgraded, or newly constructed during the period, and a full account of how the deducted funds were allocated and utilized.
The coalition emphasized that transparency and accountability are essential in the management of public funds meant for improving the quality of basic education for children. They questioned the absence of commensurate results in the condition of public primary schools in the area despite the huge sums involved.
The demand has sparked discussions on the need for proper oversight and prudent management of education funds in the state. As of now, there has been no official response from Dr. Grace Adagba or SUBEB on the matter.
