The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has commenced the tracking of over N1 billion worth of Federal Government-funded projects in Osun State.

The ICPC tracking team lead, Mary Oke, made the disclosure on Wednesday in Osogbo.

Ms Oke said the exercise was aimed at ensuring that government-funded projects provided value for money and were executed according to specifications.

She said the tracking exercise would cover the three senatorial districts of the state — Osun Central, Osun East and Osun West.

According to her, the projects being tracked include road construction, solar-powered street lights, skill acquisition and empowerment programmes.

She added that the commission would also track grants provided to vulnerable people, widows, persons with disabilities and the elderly, as well as the construction of community halls and renovation of community libraries, among others.

Ms Oke said the exercise was part of the commission’s mandate to promote accountability and transparency in the implementation of public projects.

“The ICPC is in another phase of its constituency project tracking exercise in the state.

“The exercise, which includes assessing the status of various constituency projects, is also to ensure that public resources are judiciously utilised to deliver quality infrastructure and services to citizens.

“Relevant stakeholders, including community members and civil society organisations, should support the tracking exercise by providing the commission with relevant information that can aid in achieving its objectives,” she said.

Ms Oke urged communities to protect completed projects from vandalism, saying the government had done its part and it was the responsibility of citizens to remain vigilant and protect public facilities.

She added that the tracking exercise was also aimed at ensuring value for money, accountability and transparency in the implementation of public projects.(NAN)