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ICPC Tracks Over N21tn in Works Ministry Projects to Strengthen Accountability

Published by Samuel Ayomide on March 27th, 2026.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has revealed that it monitored public projects worth more than N21.23 trillion under the Federal Ministry of Works as part of efforts to prevent corruption and ensure transparency in government spending.

ICPC Chairman Dr. Musa Aliyu (SAN) made the disclosure on Thursday during a workshop with the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Abuja, themed “Reinvigorating the National Anti-Corruption Strategy (2022–2026): A Post-Assessment Roadmap for the Fourth Estate.”

Aliyu highlighted that the commission has adopted a preventive approach to tackling corruption, focusing on oversight of public expenditure through initiatives such as the Constituency and Executive Projects Tracking Initiative. According to him, the exercise enabled the ICPC to monitor around 950 projects across 26 states and the Federal Capital Territory, with a combined value of about N415.25 billion. Premium Times noted that such monitoring has become a key tool for exposing abandoned or underperforming projects and ensuring that contractors return to site.

“Through proactive project tracking, we ensure that public funds translate into tangible outcomes for citizens. This oversight has compelled contractors to resume stalled works and strengthened accountability in public service delivery,” Aliyu said.

The ICPC chairman stressed that the commission’s monitoring of projects under the Ministry of Works, valued at over N21.23 trillion, underscores the scale of preventive oversight required to safeguard public resources. He described the initiative as a deterrent against corrupt practices and a mechanism for ensuring value for money in government projects.

Aliyu also emphasized the role of journalists as partners in the anti-corruption effort. “The media remains one of the most powerful instruments in the fight against corruption. As journalists, you are not merely observers , you are watchdogs, agenda-setters, and catalysts for reform,” he said, according to The Guardian Nigeria. He urged the press to pursue investigative reporting and promote responsible journalism to support transparency and accountability.

The workshop is part of ICPC’s broader engagement with the media to strengthen collaboration in implementing the National Anti-Corruption Strategy (2022–2026). According to Vanguard, the commission sees journalists as critical stakeholders who can amplify public awareness, promote compliance, and contribute actionable ideas to enhance anti-corruption interventions.

By combining rigorous project tracking with active media collaboration, the ICPC aims to reinforce integrity in public service and ensure that government projects deliver measurable benefits to citizens.