ICPC to begin monitoring use of local government funds
Oladipupo Olamiposi@olamiposioladipupo247606
16 days ago
As the federal government finalizes plans to disburse funds directly to the 774 local governments in Nigeria, the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, ICPC has disclosed plans to begin monitoring the utilisation of the funds.
The commission disclosed this during the launch of an initiative for the implementation of the tracking in Abuja, aiming to track and stop the embezzlement of public funds, and ensuring that resources are effectively distributed to attain financial transparency and equal development across the country.
Chairperson of the Commission, Musa Aliyu, who made the disclosure, reiterated the critical position of local governments in providing essential services to the general public.
He underscored the urgent need for such an initiative, revealing that over 60 per cent of corruption cases investigated by the commission at the local level are about the diversion of public funds meant for development projects.
Aliyu stressed that the federal government remains resolute in its commitment to promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance at all levels, as encapsulated in the National Anti-Corruption Strategy.
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