The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has initiated the tracking of constituency projects totaling N610 billion in 22 states. The purpose of this effort is to prevent project abandonment and ensure proper utilization of allocated funds.
According to a statement by the ICPC spokesperson, the commission will monitor a total of 1,500 projects across the six geopolitical zones. The states where the projects will be monitored include 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.
The current phase, known as Phase 7 of the Constituency and Executive Project Tracking Exercise, commenced on November 18th, 2024. This phase involves projects valued at N610 billion across the designated states and various sectors such as education, health, agriculture, water resources, and power.
The tracking exercise includes government agencies and intervention bodies like the North-East Development Commission, Niger Delta Development Commission, National Agricultural Land Development Authority, Universal Basic Education Commission, Rural Electrification Agency, National Primary Health Care Development Authority, Tertiary Education Trust Fund, and Ecological Fund Office.
The main objectives of the exercise are to promote adherence to due process in project execution, enhance value for money, and foster compliance with project specifications outlined in the contract documents.
In the previous phase, ICPC monitored 1,900 projects valued at N500 billion across 24 states, focusing on sectors such as Education, Water Resources, Agriculture, Power, Health, Energy, and Roads. These projects involved 1,355 contractors from 176 Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.