ICPC commences tracking constituency, executive projects valued at ₦41bn in Kano

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has begun tracking of 106 constituency and executive projects valued at ₦41 billion across Kano State.

SolaceBase reports that the ICPC Kano State Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner, Barr. Ibrahim Garba, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen, on Friday.

The statement revealed that out of the total projects, 99 were constituency projects, while the remaining seven were executive projects distributed across the 44 local government areas of the state.

It stated that the exercise aims to ensure the faithful execution of the projects according to specifications, thereby benefiting citizens, curbing wastage, and preventing corruption.

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The statement urged community members to report any observed irregularities in project execution to the Commission and to take ownership of project sites within their areas.

“The Commission has prioritized sectors that have a direct impact on citizens’ lives, including education, health, agriculture, water, rural roads, power, and youth empowerment,” it said.

According to the statement, the Commission would collaborate with critical stakeholders to achieve the objectives of the tracking initiative.

These stakeholders include the media, the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS), the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), and civil society organizations.

The tracking exercise underscores the ICPC’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and the effective utilization of government resources.