ICPC tracks ₦271bn in projects across North-West and North-East, recovers funds and assets

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has tracked 1,440 government-funded projects worth over ₦271 billion in Nigeria’s North-West and North-East regions as part of its constituency and executive project tracking initiative.

Speaking at a press briefing in Kano, the ICPC Chairman revealed that 767 projects in the North-West accounted for ₦112 billion, while 673 projects in the North-East were valued at ₦158 billion.

“Our tracking exercise is producing tangible results. We have not only monitored project implementation but also recovered substantial amounts in both cash and assets,” he said.

In the North-West, ₦7.269 billion in cash and $1.066 million in foreign currency were recovered, alongside 14 buildings, 25 plots of land, and three farmlands. In the North-East, ₦43.335 million was recovered.

The Chairman praised the media’s role in promoting accountability, stating, “We commend journalists who continue to expose abandoned or poorly executed projects. Their vigilance ensures public resources reach the people they are meant for.”

During the tracking period, the Commission investigated 171 cases — 117 in the North-West and 54 in the North-East — which led to 16 court cases and eight convictions.

“These figures reflect our ongoing efforts to fight corruption and ensure transparency in public service delivery,” the Chairman added.

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