The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) to investigate allegations of a ₦480 million bribery scheme involving Nigerian lawmakers.
According to media reports, Senate and House Committees on Education members allegedly demanded bribes from vice-chancellors of federal universities in exchange for approving their 2025 budget allocations.
HEDA’s Chairman, Olanrewaju Suraju, condemned the alleged bribery, stating that it undermines Nigeria’s education sector and governance.
He urged President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly leadership to take firm action against corruption within the legislature.
HEDA also called on university administrators, civil society organizations, and the public to resist and expose corruption in the education sector.
It demands that those responsible should be prosecuted to restore accountability and trust in governance.
