ICPC monitors N13.5bn constituency projects in Katsina
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has started tracking 39 constituency and executive projects worth N13.5bn in Katsina State. The monitoring is led by the Director of Operations, Ludam Samuel, and involves collaboration with the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors and the media. The team has reported mixed findings, with some projects meeting standards and others requiring contractors to address identified issues. The exercise is part of a broader effort to ensure accountability and proper use of public funds in project execution.
What we know
- The ICPC is conducting Phase 8 of its Constituency and Executive Projects Tracking Exercise in Katsina State.
- 39 projects across three senatorial districts and federal constituencies, valued at N13.5bn, are being monitored.
- The tracking team includes officers from the commission, the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, and media representatives.
- Inspections cover health facilities, road projects, water supply schemes, school projects, solar-powered streetlights, and empowerment programmes.
- Some projects were found satisfactory, while others require contractors to return and fix identified issues.
