The Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Budget Implementation, Assessment, Monitoring, and Evaluation Committee (CBIAMEC) has rated Auchi Polytechnic in Edo, high on transparency and budget implementation process.

The Chairman of the committee, Amb. Splendour Agbonkpolor gave the rating at a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja.

He said that CBIAMEC is dedicated to tracking and evaluating projects across government institutions to foster transparency, accountability, and public participation in the budgeting process.

Agbonkpolor said that sequel to the funds disbursed to Auchi Polytechnic, the committee conducted an independent assessment to evaluate the progress and impact of completed and ongoing projects within the institution.

He said that the key performance indicators, included code of conduct, staff welfare and motivation, quality of work done and the level of accountability and transparency.

Others are professionalism, innovation, growth, infrastructure, student welfare and responsiveness to FOI.

The chairman said some of the work done by the polytechnic includes construction of a 1.1-kilometer road from campus 2–3 within the campus and construction of office blocks and classrooms.

He said construction of a 250-seat lecture theater for the School of Engineering, renovation of the Auchi Polytechnic central library and ICT center and construction of a 2000-capacity hall at the old staff quarter have also been done.

Agbonkpolor said that renovation of paint production unit of the school and attraction and securing the construction of a 250-capacity ICT center by Apostle Johnson Suleiman in support of his alma mater.

He said construction of basketball, volleyball, and badminton courts, renovation and modernisation of the school-owned bakery, construction of a water factory and treatment unit among others.

“We believe that these accomplishments will positively impact various aspects of the polytechnic community, including infrastructure, facilities, and equipment.

“Improved resources will enhance the learning experience, academic performance, and career readiness of students.

“Additionally, better working conditions and professional development opportunities will boost staff morale and job satisfaction, creating a more positive and productive environment.

“This assessment affirms that Auchi Polytechnic is effectively utilizing allocated funds to deliver high-quality projects, enhancing the institution’s capacity and contributing to community development.

“We commend the management for its commitment to transparency, accountability, and responsible project execution, urging other institutions to emulate Auchi Polytechnic’s example,” he said.

The chairman said that the committee had compiled its findings and that copies of its report will be submitted to relevant authorities and agencies, including the Polytechnic Management, Ministry of Education, and National Board for Technical Education among others.