- The ICPC has revealed that abandoned constituency projects currently span 22 states across Nigeria
- Demola Bakare, the spokesperson of the anti-graft agency, made this known at the launch of Phase 7 of the ICPC Constituency and Executive Project Tracking Exercise
- Bakare noted that the initiative, launched in 2019, aims to ensure the effective utilization of government-allocated funds in critical sectors
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has launched Phase 7 of its Constituency and Executive Project Tracking Exercise, focusing on 1,500 projects valued at N610 billion across 22 states.
Launched in 2019, the initiative seeks to ensure the effective utilisation of government-allocated funds in critical sectors, including education, health, agriculture, water resources, and power.
The ICPC’s spokesperson, Demola Bakare, revealed that the tracked projects are spread across the six geopolitical zones, covering states including Kwara, Niger, Kogi, the Federal Capital Territory, Kebbi, Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Borno, Lagos, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Cross River, Delta, Imo, Abia, and Enugu.
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According to The Punch, Bakare said that the tracking exercise will involve various government agencies, including the North-East Development Commission, Niger Delta Development Commission, and National Agricultural Land Development Authority.
He said the comprehensive approach underscores the ICPC’s commitment to transparency and accountability in government projects.
According to the spokesperson, in the previous phase (Phase 6), the ICPC tracked 1,900 projects worth N500 billion in 24 states, with 1,355 contractors involved across 176 Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
He said by monitoring these projects, the ICPC seeks to promote good governance and ensure that public funds are utilized efficiently.
His statement reads in part:
“The ICPC tracked a total of 1,900 projects valued at N500bn in Phase 6 of the exercise across 24 states of the nation’s six geopolitical zones.”
Zulum gives appointment to ICPC, EFCC operatives
Legit.ng earlier reported that Borno state governor Babagana Zulum appointed operatives of the EFCC, ICPC, and DSS to a committee to distribute relief funds.
The governor inaugurated the committee on Monday, September 23, 2024, and emphasised the need for transparency and accountability.
Zulum also confirmed the receipt of N4.4 billion in donations to support victims of the recent flooding in the state.
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Source: Legit.ng