The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) revealed yesterday that its Constituency and Executive Projects Tracking Group (CEPTG) had scrutinized poorly executed projects totalling N219.844 billion across 176 federal government agencies.

Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, the commission’s chairman, made this disclosure during a press briefing in Lagos, emphasizing the importance of directing government funds towards impactful projects in critical sectors such as education, agriculture, healthcare, and infrastructure to benefit vulnerable Nigerians.

The tracking exercise, conducted as part of the 2024 phase six initiative from November 2023 to the first quarter of 2024, focused on key sectors in 26 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Dr. Adamu highlighted that 1,721 government-funded projects underwent scrutiny during this phase, with ongoing investigations into various infractions including underperformance, shoddy execution, abandonment, incompleteness, and project hoarding.

Regarding plea bargaining, Dr. Adamu noted its efficiency in saving time and money while aiding the government in recovering stolen funds.