A review of the approved 2025 budget by SaharaReporters shows that the Federal College of Education, Bichi, Kano, has allocated N1 billion for the construction of perimeter fencing.
In contrast, only N70 million has been earmarked for renovating student hostels, while N90 million is set aside for classroom and office renovations. The rehabilitation of the college clinic is expected to cost N50 million, and N60 million is allocated for the purchase of computers for various units within the school.
Budget documents also reveal that the college plans to spend N5 billion on building infrastructure and facilities.
The allocations have raised concerns about the prudent use of public funds.
The Federal College of Education, Bichi, has long faced concerns over the state of its infrastructure.
In 2023, the Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU), Federal College of Education (FCE) Bichi Chapter, raised alarms about the poor condition of academic facilities.
Despite receiving allocations and funds from TETfund, laboratories, workshops, and studios were reportedly operating below standard due to inadequate equipment and consumables.
Staff welfare has also been a major issue. The union highlighted unpaid staff allowances, the mismanagement of NHIS funds, and the failure to remit pension contributions, Federal Mortgage Bank dues, union check-off dues, and staff cooperative deductions—some of which had been outstanding for several months.
