By Secrets Reporters
A fresh financial scrutiny has uncovered troubling discrepancies at the Federal Government College (FGC), Buni Yadi, Yobe State, where over ₦2 million was disbursed without the required paperwork during the twilight of 2020.
The findings, which cast a shadow over financial propriety at the institution, reveal that twenty separate payments were made between August and December 2020 without the fundamental documents needed to justify public spending.
According to the findings, the sum of ₦2,008,000.00 was released for a variety of purposes, including directorate promotions, the purchase of drugs, electrical fittings, and fumigation services.
Financial Regulation 603 states, “All vouchers shall contain full particulars of each service such as dates, numbers, quantities, distances and rates….and will invariably be supported by relevant documents such as LPOs, invoices, special letters of authority, time sheets, rates etc.”
However, the transactions were processed in the absence of initiating memos, Store Requisition Vouchers (SRVs), delivery notes, or invoices.
This lack of documentation directly contravenes the Financial Regulations of 2009, specifically paragraphs 708, 603(i), and 415, which are designed to ensure transparency and accountability in the handling of government resources.
The timing of these financial activities places the transactions squarely within the tenure of the school’s leadership at the time. Dr. Bibinu Samuel Ahmed, who assumed duty as Principal of FGC Buni Yadi in September 2020, was at the helm of affairs during the period when these questionable payments were processed.
While the findings do not explicitly name the principal in the context of personal wrongdoing, the administrative lapses occurred under the watch of the school’s management during that specific window.
The implications of such undocumented spending are severe. Investigators warn that the absence of supporting documents creates a fertile ground for the loss of government revenue and opens the door to the possible diversion of public funds. Without a paper trail to verify that goods were delivered or services rendered, it becomes impossible to confirm whether the funds were utilized for their intended purposes or siphoned off.
Despite the gravity of the findings, the management of the college offered no response to the queries raised regarding the missing documentation. This silence leaves a critical gap in the accountability chain, raising further questions about the internal controls at the institution.
The revelation comes at a time when the school, like many in the region, continues to grapple with the lingering effects of past security challenges. While the physical infrastructure may be undergoing repairs, the latest financial findings suggest that the administrative foundations require urgent reinforcement to ensure that public trust is not just rebuilt in words, but in practice.
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