Education
Outrage over unexecuted N500m classroom project at Ogun college
Written By: Udo Inobeme
05 Oct 2025 03:23 PM
Abeokuta, Ogun - In a shocking revelation, civil society organization TrackaNG has highlighted the apparent failure to utilize a N500 million allocation for the construction of a block of classrooms at St. Peters College (Juniors) School in Olomore, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
The funds, earmarked in the 2024 Federal Government Budget, were intended to modernize the outdated and dilapidated infrastructure of the school, yet recent inspections reveal no progress on the ground.
Post shared by TrackaNG on X Sunday depict the current state of the school, with crumbling walls, rusted roofs, and a barren, dusty compound that starkly contrasts with the promise of new facilities.
The images show a weathered building with peeling paint, broken windows, and an abandoned bench, underscoring the dire conditions students and teachers are forced to endure. The entrance gate, bearing the school's name, stands as a silent testament to the institution's neglected potential.
TrackaNG, known for its citizen-led monitoring of public projects, reported that the project, assigned to the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization and Technology (FCFMT), has yet to commence. The organization has called on the implementing agency to provide a detailed account of the project's status and to expedite its execution, emphasizing that the current facilities are unfit for learning.
The revelation has sparked widespread concern among local communities and education advocates, who argue that the delay undermines the government's commitment to improving educational infrastructure.
As of this afternoon, no official response has been issued by FCFMT or the Federal Ministry of Education regarding the allegations. Parents and students at St. Peters College are urging authorities to act swiftly, with some suggesting that the funds may have been misallocated or mismanaged—a claim that could trigger further investigations if substantiated.
This incident adds to growing scrutiny of public expenditure on educational projects nationwide, with calls for greater transparency and accountability in the use of taxpayer money.
The funds, earmarked in the 2024 Federal Government Budget, were intended to modernize the outdated and dilapidated infrastructure of the school, yet recent inspections reveal no progress on the ground.
Post shared by TrackaNG on X Sunday depict the current state of the school, with crumbling walls, rusted roofs, and a barren, dusty compound that starkly contrasts with the promise of new facilities.
The images show a weathered building with peeling paint, broken windows, and an abandoned bench, underscoring the dire conditions students and teachers are forced to endure. The entrance gate, bearing the school's name, stands as a silent testament to the institution's neglected potential.
TrackaNG, known for its citizen-led monitoring of public projects, reported that the project, assigned to the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization and Technology (FCFMT), has yet to commence. The organization has called on the implementing agency to provide a detailed account of the project's status and to expedite its execution, emphasizing that the current facilities are unfit for learning.
The revelation has sparked widespread concern among local communities and education advocates, who argue that the delay undermines the government's commitment to improving educational infrastructure.
As of this afternoon, no official response has been issued by FCFMT or the Federal Ministry of Education regarding the allegations. Parents and students at St. Peters College are urging authorities to act swiftly, with some suggesting that the funds may have been misallocated or mismanaged—a claim that could trigger further investigations if substantiated.
This incident adds to growing scrutiny of public expenditure on educational projects nationwide, with calls for greater transparency and accountability in the use of taxpayer money.
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