Kogiflame
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has commenced the tracking of 72 constituency projects valued at N16.3 billion across the three senatorial districts of Kogi State
The Assistant Commissioner of ICPC, Wale David, disclosed this in Lokoja, stated that the exercise is designed to ensure projects were executed in line with due process and are delivering measurable value to residents.
According to him, the Commission will not only verify completion status but will also scrutinise abandoned projects and those allegedly executed below approved standards.
“Contractors responsible for substandard jobs will be compelled to return to site and rectify identified defects. Intervention programmes will also be assessed to verify beneficiaries and evaluate implementation quality,” he said.
The monitoring exercise began in Lokoja with the inspection of the N6.2 billion Federal Secretariat Complex project and the N6.4 billion Inland River Port project.
ICPC officials confirmed that the tracking operation will extend to all 21 Local Government Areas of Kogi State as part of a comprehensive compliance review.
The Commission stated that the initiative forms part of broader efforts to strengthen transparency and accountability in public procurement processes across Nigeria.
The tracking exercise is expected to heighten scrutiny on contractors and political office holders linked to constituency projects, particularly where public funds are involved.
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