The case is being heard by Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar at the Kwara State High Court, Ilorin.

During the hearing on March 11, 2024, the EFCC presented its second witness, Dr. Musa Oladimeji Dasuki, a retired Permanent Secretary at the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB). Dasuki, who served between 2011 and 2020, provided insights into how the funds meant for educational projects were allegedly misused.

According to Dasuki, the Kwara State Government, under Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed, requested UBEC funds for 2013 and 2014, claiming they were needed to pay teachers’ salaries. The then Finance Commissioner, Ademola Banu, first made an oral request but was advised to submit a formal written request.

“Subsequently, a letter was sent, conveying His Excellency’s approval for the fund’s release,” Dasuki revealed. “The money was deposited into the state government’s account with Skye Bank Plc.”

Funds Meant for School Projects Allegedly Misused

SUBEB initially resisted the request, fearing it would disrupt ongoing school infrastructure projects. However, the board eventually agreed after receiving assurances from Banu that the money would be refunded once the state received its federal allocation.

Despite these promises, Dasuki confirmed that the funds were never repaid.

“As per the 2013 action plan submitted to UBEC, the funds were allocated for the construction of 40 classroom blocks, VIP toilets, and ICT centers in primary and junior secondary schools across 16 local government areas in Kwara State,” he testified. “But many of these projects were not executed because the funds had been diverted.”

Contractors Left Unpaid, Projects Stalled

Dasuki further revealed that many contractors protested after they were not paid for completed projects.

During cross-examination, the defense lawyer, Jimoh Mumini, SAN, questioned Dasuki about the roles of the former governor and finance commissioner in SUBEB. Dasuki admitted that neither official was a board member.

Justice Mahmud Abdulghafar adjourned the case to March 13, 2025, for further hearing.

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His Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, made the disclosure in a statement late Sunday night.

“His Excellency especially commends the Honourable cabinet members for their contributions to the development of the state while also wishing them the best in their future endeavours,” Ajakaye said.

The governor’s spokesman noted that the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Mamman Sabah Jubril, retains his seat.

Ajakaye said the governor also directed the former cabinet members to hand over to the most senior officers in their respective ministries.

The cabinet members were sworn in on December 14, 2019, comprising at least 56.25% female.

The cabinet also had the country’s youngest commissioner.

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