The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and Uganda’s government are exploring a partnership to enhance transparency and accountability in tracking constituency and executive projects.
On Tuesday, Uganda’s Parliamentary Budget Committee members visited the ICPC headquarters in Abuja as part of a study tour. ICPC Chairman Musa Aliyu, represented by Secretary Clifford Oparaodu, emphasized the significance of project tracking in ensuring public funds are used effectively. He highlighted Nigeria’s success in recovering mismanaged funds and stressed the need for expertise in monitoring community-based initiatives.
Vice Chairman of Uganda’s Parliamentary Budget Committee, Remigio Achia, expressed interest in adopting Nigeria’s model to ensure proper utilization of constituency project funds in Uganda. He noted that while such funds were previously removed from Uganda’s budget, efforts are underway to restore them.
The visit concluded with a presentation by Jimoh Sulahiman, ICPC’s Deputy Director, on how project tracking can serve as a tool for good governance.
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