The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences (ICPC) has said it would partner with the Connected Development (CODE), a Non-Governmental Organisation, to ensure that funds channeled towards constituency projects are appropriately utilized.
The ICPC Chairman, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, who received a CODE delegation, led by its CEO, Mr. Hamzat Lawal, in his office yesterday in Abuja, stated that his administration was determined to track constituency projects especially in the Local Government Areas (LGAs) to combat corruption in the country.
“Implementation of constituency projects is one of the ways by which we can ensure that what the Presidency desires to do connect with the people. Every year, funds are budgeted for constituency projects, yet, people at the grassroots especially, are not beneficiaries,” Owasanoye said.
The CODE’s chief executive, Hamzat Lawal, said the visit was to establish collaboration with the commission in advocating for transparency, accountability and good governance.
He said constituency projects tracking ensures funds are properly utilized and meet the needs and aspiration of the Nigerian people, although these funds are usually siphoned, marginalizing the Nigerian people and denying them access to their rights.
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