In a significant boost to transparency, the ICPC has successfully tracked at least, 1,440 government-funded projects across Northern Nigeria, leading to the impressive recovery of N271bn as part of its constituency and executive project tracking initiative.
The ICPC Chairman, Musa Aliyu, SAN, who made this known at a press briefing on Thursday in Kano, revealed that 767 of the projects were located in the North-West, amounting to N112 billion, while 673 projects in the North-East accounted for a higher value of N158 billion.
“Our tracking exercise is yielding tangible results. We have not only monitored the implementation of these projects but also recovered significant amounts in both cash and assets,” the chairman said.
The anti-graft agency further disclosed that N7.269 billion in cash was recovered from the North-West, along with $1.066 million in foreign currency.
It added that in the North-East, N43.335 million was retrieved. Additionally, 14 buildings, 25 plots of land, and three farmlands were seized in the North-West during the operation.
The ICPC Chairman acknowledged the role of the media in holding public office holders accountable.
“We commend journalists who have continued to shine a light on abandoned or poorly executed intervention projects. Your vigilance ensures that public resources reach the people they are meant for,” he said.
On enforcement actions, the Commission disclosed that it investigated 171 cases during the period, 117 from the North-West and 54 from the North-East. These investigations led to 16 court cases and eight convictions.
“These figures are not just numbers; they represent our sustained efforts to curb corruption and enforce transparency in public service delivery,” the chairman added.
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