April 12, 2026
SUNTV Global Channel | Education
The Bauchi State chapter of the Take It Back Movement has called for an urgent investigation into the alleged non-execution of a ₦40 million classroom project at Rafin Zurfi Primary School in Bogoro Local Government Area.
In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by its coordinator, Nazif Bashi, the group expressed strong outrage over what it described as a “ghost project” despite full budgetary provision in the 2025 federal budget.
According to the group, the project—intended for the construction and furnishing of a block of two classrooms in Rafin Zurfi, Daram, Lusa District—has not been executed, with the host community reportedly unaware of its existence until recently.
The movement cited findings by Tracka, a civic monitoring initiative, as the basis of its claims, describing the situation as a glaring example of systemic failure, lack of transparency, and neglect of rural communities.
“The continued abandonment of critical educational infrastructure is a direct attack on the future of our children,” the statement read.
Highlighting conditions on ground, the group revealed that pupils in the affected school still learn in unsafe and dilapidated structures, some dating back over two decades. Portions of the buildings have reportedly collapsed, forcing community members to carry out temporary repairs just to keep learning ongoing.
The group warned that such conditions not only endanger lives but also undermine the quality of education in underserved areas.
As part of its demands, the Take It Back Movement called on relevant authorities to provide immediate clarification on the status of the project and account for the allocated funds.
It also urged anti-corruption agencies and oversight bodies to launch a full investigation into the matter and ensure that those responsible are held accountable.
Furthermore, the group demanded the immediate commencement and completion of the classroom project to provide a safe and conducive learning environment for the children of the community.
Reaffirming its stance, the movement stressed that public funds must be used transparently and for the benefit of citizens, warning that it will continue to push for accountability.
SUNTV Global Channel reports that the controversy adds to growing concerns over abandoned public projects and the need for stricter monitoring of government spending in Nigeria’s education sector.
