ICPC Begins Tracking of N21.6bn Federal Projects in Sokoto State
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has commenced a comprehensive assessment of 64 executive and constituency projects in Sokoto State, valued at approximately N21.6 billion. The exercise forms part of Phase 8 of the commission’s nationwide Constituency and Executive Projects Tracking (CEPT) programme.
A team led by Mr. Aminu Bala, the ICPC’s Team Leader for the state, announced on Monday that it will inspect projects across key sectors including health, education, water supply, agriculture, special intervention, and electrification. The initiative involves collaboration with the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, Civil Society Organisations, and the media to enhance transparency and accountability in federal project execution.
According to Bala, preliminary inspections have already identified deviations from contract specifications in several projects. Irregularities were found in initiatives located in Kalambaina and Gwuiwa (Wamakko Local Government Area), as well as Mabera and Mana (Sokoto South LGA). The non-compliant works include a Science Laboratory at the Senior Secondary School, Kalambaina, and water schemes in Gwuiwa, Mabera, and Mana.
In response, the ICPC team has directed the responsible contractors to return immediately to the sites to correct the deficiencies and ensure compliance with original designs and standards. “Our goal is to ensure that public funds are used for the intended purposes and that projects deliver their promised value to communities,” Bala stated.
All 64 projects under review were executed by 14 different Federal Government agencies and were scheduled for full completion. The tracking team will monitor multiple dimensions, including project performance, value of work done, contractor identification, payment details, and overall status. A core objective is to evaluate both the financial integrity and the tangible impact of these projects on the beneficiary communities.
The Sokoto assessment underscores the ICPC’s broader mandate to scrutinise federal allocations and combat corruption in public infrastructure. By documenting findings and enforcing corrective measures, the commission aims to strengthen institutional compliance and improve service delivery across Nigeria.
