In order to counterbalance funds for ASUU, SERAP has requested that the Buhari administration seek a refund of the N1.4 billion it granted to Niger Republic authorities.
On Wednesday, August 3, the Nigerian government announced that President Muhammadu Buhari has authorized the purchase and donation of vehicles to the neighboring Niger Republic for N1.4 billion.
As a result of this shocking information, Zainab Ahmed, the minister of finance, budget, and national planning, said that the contribution was made to assist Niger in addressing its security concerns.
Reacting, civil society group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) tweeted: “The Buhari administration must immediately ask Niger Republic authorities to refund the N1.4 billion approved for them to buy vehicles, and use the money to offset the funding for ASUU, so that poor children can go back to school.”
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