The National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children's Education has stated that the National Assembly inserted road projects into its 2026 budget. The clarification comes amid scrutiny over the inclusion of roads in Ogun and Ekiti states in an N8.4 billion allocation.
The National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children's Education (NCAOOSCE) addressed questions about its 2026 Appropriation Act. It said the National Assembly added the road projects in Ogun and Ekiti states.
The projects form part of an N8.4 billion allocation that drew public attention. The commission maintained that these items were not part of its original proposals.
No further details on the projects or their status were provided in the statements.