Makurdi: The ICPC has launched a probe into 34 constituency projects spread across 14 LGAs in Benue, worth an estimated ₦4 billion, as part of its nationwide effort to track public funds and expose irregularities.
The leader of the state’s tracking team, Mr Murtala Lawal, made this known to newsmen on Tuesday in Makurdi.
Lawal said the exercise was in line with the commission’s mandate to ensure that all contracts awarded by the Federal Government were executed in accordance with specifications and budgetary provisions.
He stated that the projects are located in the following Local Government Areas: Makurdi, Tarka, Gwer West, Gwer East, Apa, Agatu, Otukpo, Ado, Kwande, Ukum, Katsina-Ala, Buruku, Vandekiya, and Ohimini.
He revealed that they have already tracked the supply of medical equipment at the Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi, and in the Tarka Local Government Area to ascertain the level of compliance with the contract provisions.
Lawal expressed satisfaction with compliance so far.
However, the contractor regretted the delay in completing the installation of the CT scan machine at the Federal Medical Centre Apir, a contract awarded in 2024.
He emphasised that the commission would continue to track all constituency projects, adding that these were sponsored by the Federal Government for the benefit of the masses, not from the personal pockets of politicians.
Lawal further encouraged people to own the constituency projects sited in their communities, protect them, and report any sharp practices to the ICPC office for necessary action.
