# Nigeria school security funding accountability

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-school-security-funding-accountability
> Updated: 2026-08-23T04:26:51.000Z. Sources: 27. Developments: 2.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for accountability regarding the ₦144.86 billion allocated to Nigeria’s National Plan on Financing Safe Schools for 2023–2026. This demand follows reports that insecurity has led to school closures in approximately 40 local government areas.

Abubakar argued that budgeting funds does not equate to securing schools, stating that the true test of the programme is whether children and teachers can attend classes without fear of attack. He challenged the administration to publish a full account of the funds, including amounts released, involved agencies and contractors, security infrastructure delivered, and measurable outcomes. He proposed transitioning to a decentralized, intelligence-led security architecture integrated with local communities.

## Claims

- Atiku Abubakar has urged the FBI to release any legally permissible records regarding President Bola Tinubu. (disputed by 4 sources)
- Judge Beryl Howell granted the FBI permission to submit disputed records related to President Tinubu privately for judicial review. (disputed)
- Atiku Abubakar has pledged to restore a targeted fuel subsidy if elected president in 2027. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The Tinubu administration has added N72 trillion in fresh debt, bringing total indebtedness to N159.35 trillion by early 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Atiku Abubakar demanded full transparency regarding a $5 billion loan facility from First Abu Dhabi Bank. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Poverty levels in Nigeria reportedly rose from 56% in 2023 to between 61% and 63% under the current administration. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-23: Atiku Abubakar urges FBI to release President Tinubu's records

Atiku Abubakar has urged the FBI to release legally permissible records on President Tinubu, while US courts allow private review of disputed documents. Meanwhile, debates intensify over Nigeria's fuel subsidy.

27 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-court-allows-private-fbi-review-of-records-related-to-bola-tinubu

### 2026-08-11: Atiku Abubakar demands accountability for Nigeria's ₦144.86bn Safe Schools fund

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has demanded accountability for Nigeria’s ₦144.86 billion Safe Schools fund, citing school closures in 40 local government areas due to ongoing insecurity.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/atiku-abubakar-demands-accountability-for-nigerias-14486bn-safe-schools-fund

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Cite as: Nigeria school security funding accountability. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-school-security-funding-accountability