ICPC Exposes Massive ₦271bn Mismanagement in Northern Nigeria Projects

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has tracked a total of 1,440 government-funded projects across Northern Nigeria, valued at over ₦271 billion, as part of its Constituency and Executive Project Tracking Initiative.

Speaking at a press briefing in Kano on Thursday, ICPC Chairman Musa Aliyu, SAN, disclosed that 767 of these projects are located in the North-West, with a combined worth of ₦112 billion, while 673 projects in the North-East represent a larger financial commitment of ₦158 billion.

“Our tracking exercise is yielding tangible results. We have not only monitored the implementation of these projects but also recovered significant amounts in both cash and assets,” the chairman said.

The anti-graft agency further disclosed that N7.269 billion in cash was recovered from the North-West, along with $1.066 million in foreign currency.

It added that in the North-East, N43.335 million was retrieved. Additionally, 14 buildings, 25 plots of land, and three farmlands were seized in the North-West during the operation.

The ICPC Chairman acknowledged the role of the media in holding public officeholders accountable.

“We commend journalists who have continued to shine a light on abandoned or poorly executed intervention projects. Your vigilance ensures that public resources reach the people they are meant for,” he said.

On enforcement actions, the Commission disclosed that it investigated 171 cases during the period, 117 from the North-West and 54 from the North-East. These investigations led to 16 court cases and eight convictions.

“These figures are not just numbers; they represent our sustained efforts to curb corruption and enforce transparency in public service delivery,” the chairman added.