Abeokuta, Ogun – MonITNG, a civic technology platform has spotlighted a troubling case of potential mismanagement of public funds, alleging that ₦127.6 million disbursed for the construction of new classrooms at St. Peter’s College (Junior) in Olomore has yielded no visible progress, leaving students in dilapidated and unsafe learning conditions.

MonITNG, dedicated to tracking public projects and promoting transparency, posted a detailed exposé on X (formerly Twitter) Tuesday, highlighting the school's ongoing neglect despite federal funding allocated over a year ago.

Photos shared in the post depict rundown single-story buildings with rusted corrugated iron roofs, barred windows, and overgrown, unkempt grounds, conditions that MonITNG claims pose serious risks to students and staff.

According to the report, the funds were released in December 2024 to contractor STILL EARTH LTD for building a new classroom block.

However, a recent monitoring visit by Tracka, an affiliated initiative under BudgIT found no signs of construction as no mobilization, no materials on site, and no groundwork initiated.

"The existing structures remain aged and deteriorating, raising serious concerns about the safety and wellbeing of the students and teachers who use them daily," MonITNG stated in their post.

Adding to the controversy, the project was budgeted under the Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology, an agency whose core mandate focuses on fisheries rather than basic education infrastructure.

This allocation has sparked questions about why education funds are being routed through unrelated federal bodies, especially amid chronic underfunding of the Federal Ministry of Education and relevant agencies.

This isn't the first time the issue has surfaced. In October 2025, reports emerged of public outrage over an unexecuted ₦500 million allocation in the 2024 federal budget for the same school's classroom upgrades, intended to address its outdated facilities.

Similar concerns were raised by Tracka throughout 2025, noting that despite state and federal budgets earmarking billions for school renovations across Ogun State, St. Peter’s College remains overlooked.

MonITNG has called for immediate action, urging the Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology to release full project details, including contract and payment records, and to expedite execution.

They've also called on anti-corruption bodies as the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the disbursement and lack of progress, emphasizing that "public funds must work for the people, especially for the education of our children."

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and the Federal Ministry of Education were also directly addressed in the appeal.

As of Wednesday, there have been no public responses from the tagged officials, the contractor, or the federal agency involved.

This case underscores broader challenges in Nigeria's public project execution, where allocated funds often fail to translate into tangible improvements, particularly in underserved communities.

MonITNG and Tracka continue to monitor similar projects nationwide, encouraging citizen involvement through their platforms.

For now, the fate of St. Peter’s College hangs in the balance, as calls for transparency echo amid Nigeria's ongoing push for better governance in public spending.