The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has commenced tracking N10 billion worth of Federal Government-executed projects in Osun State.
This, the commission said, is in an effort to ensure value for money, accountability, and transparency in the implementation of public projects.
The commission started phase 7 of the project tracking exercise at the Boripe community, Egbedore Local Government Area of the state, Temidire Estate, Osogbo, among others.
The N10 billion worth of projects includes eight solar-powered boreholes, 120 solar streetlights, and some kilometers of drainage in the community.
The ICPC tracking team leader, Mary Oke, said that the commission will track projects valued at N10,470,872,906.60 in Osun State, ensuring that government-funded projects provide value for money and are executed according to specifications.
Oke disclosed that the exercise is part of the commission’s mandate to promote accountability and transparency in the implementation of public projects.
Oke adds, “The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, is in phase 7 of its Constituency and Executive Project Tracking Exercise in the State.
“The exercise, which includes assessing the status of various constituency and executive projects, is to also ensure that public resources are judiciously utilized to deliver quality infrastructure and services to the citizens.
“Relevant stakeholders, including community members and civil society organisations, should support the tracking exercise by providing the Commission with relevant information that can aid in achieving its objectives.”
Meanwhile, the treasurer of the Boripe community, Egbedore Local Government Area of the state, Mr. Olorunsola, said that the Federal Government projects had impacted positively on the lives and economy of the community.
He disclosed that the solar streetlights, installed over a year ago in the community, have saved them from being attacked by the people of the underworld.
He said, “I want to enjoin members in the community to be vigilant and take good care of these facilities that we enjoy from the government.
“The government has done its own part, and it is left to us to maintain and keep vigilant so that the people of the underworld will not vandalise the facility.”
