The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has launched the 7th phase of its constituency and executive projects tracking initiative, which involves 1,500 projects worth ₦610 billion.
ICPC spokesperson, Demola Bakare, made the announcement in a statement on Tuesday 19/11/24 in Abuja.
Bakare explained that this initiative, which began in 2019, aims to assess the effective utilization of funds allocated to key sectors such as education, health, agriculture, water resources, and power, among others.
The tracking exercise will involve various government agencies, including intervention bodies like the North-East Development Commission (NEDC) and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
“The Phase 7 tracking exercise will span across government agencies, including intervention organizations such as the North-East Development Commission (NEDC), Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA), Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Rural Electrification Agency (REA), National Primary Health Care Development Authority (NPHCDA), Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND), and the Ecological Fund Office,” the statement noted.
The goal of the exercise is to strengthen adherence to proper procedures in the execution of government projects, enhance value for money, and promote a culture of compliance with the terms and specifications outlined in contract documents.
The 7th phase, which involves 1,500 projects totaling ₦610 billion, began on November 18 in the FCT and 21 states across the six geopolitical zones. These states include Kwara, Niger, Kogi, Kebbi, Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Borno, Lagos, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Cross River, Delta, Imo, Abia, Enugu, and the FCT.
