The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has flagged off the 7th phase of its Constituency and Executive Project Tracking Exercise, covering 1,500 projects valued at ₦610 billion across 22 states.
In a statement released on Tuesday, November 19, by ICPC spokesperson Demola Bakare, the commission outlined its commitment to ensuring transparency and accountability in the execution of government-funded projects.
States and Scope of Phase 7
The exercise spans the six geopolitical zones, with projects in states such as Kwara, Niger, Kogi, Kebbi, Kano, Kaduna, Lagos, Ondo, Oyo, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Cross River, Delta, Imo, Abia, and Enugu, among others. The ICPC is collaborating with various government agencies, including:
– North-East Development Commission (NEDC)
– Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)
– Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC)
– Rural Electrification Agency (REA)
– National Primary Health Care Development Authority (NPHCDA)
– Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND)
– Ecological Fund Office
Objectives
The initiative aims to promote adherence to due process, ensure value for money, and foster compliance with project scopes and specifications as outlined in contract documents.
Background and Impact
Since its inception in 2019, the ICPC’s tracking initiative has focused on assessing the effective use of funds allocated to critical sectors such as education, health, agriculture, water resources, and power.
In Phase 6, the commission tracked 1,900 projects worth ₦500 billion across 24 states. These projects, awarded to 1,355 contractors in 176 Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), targeted key infrastructure and development needs, including roads, energy, and water resources.
Expected Outcomes
By scrutinizing the implementation of constituency and executive projects, the ICPC seeks to reduce corruption, improve project delivery, and ensure that communities benefit from government investments.
The commission emphasized that the exercise is a critical step toward institutionalizing a culture of transparency in public project management, ensuring every naira spent delivers measurable impacts.
