By Lydia Ali
The Gindiri Old Students Association (GOSA) has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and institutional development after an external audit confirmed that the association’s financial records showed no irregularities, even as it inaugurated the 34th Convention Planning Committee.
The development emerged during a meeting of the GOSA Executive Council held at the Suleiman Bogoro Hall of the association’s secretariat in Dogon Karfe, Jos, where reports on the organisation’s financial management, programmes and humanitarian activities were presented.
Presenting the External Auditor’s Report, Solomon Kewa commended the association for maintaining what he described as a highly professional and organised financial record system.
Kewa, who has been a member of the association for about five decades, said the audit review showed that the organisation’s accounts were properly managed and funds utilised responsibly.
He explained that although every institution has areas that can be improved, the association’s records reflected transparency and accountability.The auditor particularly highlighted GOSA’s investment in the ICT centre in Gindiri, describing it as one of the most impressive facilities in Plateau State and possibly across the country.
According to him, the level of investment and the continued commitment to maintaining the centre demonstrates the association’s recognition of the growing importance of digital education and technological development.
Kewa also drew attention to the issue of asset lifespan and depreciation, noting that while fixed assets such as land and buildings may last for many years, items like vehicles, computers and furniture typically have an estimated lifespan of about five years and should be reviewed or replaced when necessary.
The meeting also received the report of the DC Joy Foundation, presented by its Executive Director, Mrs. Shom Vou, who stated that the foundation’s financial records are properly maintained and regularly reviewed to ensure transparency.
She explained that all financial activities are carefully documented and subjected to external audit checks, which confirmed that the accounts remain balanced and free of irregularities.
Chair of the foundation’s Governing Board, Barr. Huldda Fwanchi, explained that the DC Joy Foundation was established in honour of Derek Charles Joy, a former principal of the secondary school in Gindiri whose contributions to education left a lasting impact on generations of students.
According to her, the foundation focuses on humanitarian interventions that support women, children and vulnerable groups through programmes in education, healthcare and skills development.
She added that the organisation has over the years provided educational support, distributed sanitary products, carried out community outreach and supported internally displaced persons, while also promoting peacebuilding initiatives that encourage peaceful coexistence among different religious communities.
Speaking on behalf of the GOSA President, the association’s Financial Secretary, Barr. Erasmus Cishak, commended the professionalism demonstrated in the preparation of the reports and stressed the importance of maintaining transparency in the management of the association’s resources.
He noted that alumni organisations must uphold strong financial accountability to sustain members’ confidence and continue delivering developmental impact.Barr. Cishak thereafter formally received the reports and inaugurated the 34th Convention Planning Committee on behalf of the association’s President.
Participants at the meeting maintained that through its commitment to accountability, institutional development and humanitarian outreach, GOSA continues to serve as a model for alumni associations across Nigeria.