Naijaonpoint reports that the demand was made in a statement on Friday by the Coalition for Transparency (CT) group.
Recall that Ahmed has been under fire over misappropriation of funds under his agency, with many calling for his resignation.
But the Authority has refuted calls for Farouk Ahmed’s resignation, describing the allegations as baseless and part of an orchestrated smear campaign.
The Authority noted that these calls lacked any specific claims of wrongdoing, describing them as “bold declarations lacking substance or detail,” which underscored the frivolous nature of the campaign.
“The allegations being peddled are false, without merit, and bereft of any factual foundation,” the statement read. “The absence of specific claims or verifiable details is, in itself, a clear indication of their falsity.”
It further stressed its commitment to transparency and accountability, noting that its financial operations are routinely scrutinized by both internal and external auditors, including internationally recognized audit firms, as well as through oversight by the Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation and the National Assembly’s relevant committees.
However, Coalition for Transparency alleged that Ahmed spent over $5.5 million on the foreign education of his four children, insisting the amount is grossly inconsistent with the earnings of a public official.
The group detailed that Ahmed’s children were enrolled in some of the world’s most expensive schools, including Aiglon College, Institut Le Rosey, and La Garenne International School in Switzerland, with annual fees ranging between $180,000 and $200,000. It alleged that one of the children also reportedly obtained a degree from Harvard University, where total expenses are estimated at $250,000 per year.
“Declare your assets and explain the source of this obscene wealth. This level of spending cannot be justified by a civil servant’s income. The public deserves transparency,” the group claimed.
The coalition said it had submitted petitions to the Attorney-General of the Federation, the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), ICPC, and EFCC, calling for an investigation into Ahmed’s financial records and asset declarations.
“Engr. Ahmed must either prove the legitimacy of his wealth or resign immediately. His silence is insulting to millions of Nigerians struggling to send their children to public schools with no chairs or chalk.”