By: Elijah Easter Kaykay (Grand Bassa County)
A high-level delegation from Grand Bassa University (GBU) and the Internal Audit Agency (IAA) on May 7 conducted a comprehensive site inspection of major development projects in Grand Bassa County.
The initiative aimed to ensure effective implementation, accountability, and transparency in the university’s ongoing development efforts.
Led by GBUโs Vice President for Institutional Development, Mr. Josiah Gayman, the team visited several key sites, beginning with Big Joe Town, where two advanced palm and rice processing machines were inspected.
Donated by the African Development Bank (AfDB) through the National Investment Commission (NIC), the equipment is expected to strengthen GBUโs College of Agriculture and Food Sciences and support local farmers by improving processing efficiency and boosting regional agricultural output.
The delegation also toured GBUโs rubber cultivation farm in Tepenneh Town. The site is central to the universityโs sustainable agriculture strategy, providing hands-on training for students, generating institutional revenue, and contributing to community development.
โThese projects are essential to GBUโs mission of promoting innovation, practical learning, and community engagement,โ said Mr. Gayman. โThey not only enhance student training but also create employment and support the livelihoods of local farmers.โ
The inspection was supported by audit experts including Mr. Peter G. Glay, GBUโs Internal Auditor; Mr. Gibson Dorley from the IAA Grand Bassa office; and Mr. Kolubah from IAA Margibi County. Their participation emphasized the role of oversight in upholding accountability and transparency in project implementation.
This inspection forms part of GBUโs broader commitment to responsible governance and sustainable development in Grand Bassa. University officials and auditors alike affirmed that ongoing monitoring would remain a priority to ensure impactful and transparent use of resources for the benefit of students and surrounding communities.
