The Education Rights Activists Coalition (ERAC) has called on anti-coruption agencies to probe the procurement processes of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC).
The coalition also advised Aisha Garba, UBEC secretary, to step aside to give room for investigation into allegations levelled against the agency.
Speaking during a press conference on Monday, Odoh Dave, president of the coalition, claimed that there was a need to probe UBEC to ensure transparency.
He noted that there were complaints bothering on infractions, disregard for the rule of law, and flagrant administrative misconduct.
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“We have confirmed, from independent insiders, that the supposed ‘new organogram’ introduced is yet to be subjected to National Assembly oversight,” Dave said in a statement.
“Nevertheless, it is important that everyone understands that UBEC is a statutory body with a defined governance framework and oversight hierarchy. It is not a one-person fiefdom.
“Leadership in such a sensitive agency demands fidelity to law, respect for institutions, and adherence to procedural orthodoxy.”
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The coalition president said a thorough investigation into UBEC procurement processes would strengthen public trust in the agency.
“These allegations, including concerns over procurement processes — if substantiated — are grave enough to warrant not just resignation, but a full forensic investigation by the anti-corruption agencies,” Dave said.
“We are calling for a forensic and independent investigation of all contracts, changes personnel decisions, and procurement practices.
“Indeed, we have begun filing formal petitions to the Public Complaints Commission, the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, the National Assembly Committees on Basic Education, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
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“We are also liaising with legal practitioners to file a public interest suit seeking judicial interpretation of the scope of powers exercised by the executive secretary.”
