To ensure value for money, accountability, and transparency in the implementation of public projects, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has commenced tracking of N10 billion projects executed by the federal government in Osun State.
The commission started phase 7 of the project tracking exercise at Boripe community, Egbedore Local Government Area of the state, Temidire Estate, Osogbo, among others.
The N10 billion projects include eight solar-powered boreholes, 120 solar street lights and some kilometres of drainage in the community.
The ICPC tracking team leader, Mary Oke, said the commission will track projects valued at N10,470,872,906.60 in Osun State, to ensure that government-funded projects provide value for money and are executed according to specifications.
Oke disclosed that the exercise was part of the commission’s mandate to promote accountability and transparency in the implementation of public projects.
“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 utilised 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, has stated that the federal government projects had impacted positively on the lives and economy of the community.
He disclosed that the solar street lights, 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 part and it is left to us to maintain and keep vigilant so that the people of the underworld will not vandalise the facility.”
Yinka Kolawole
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