By Terna Injua
The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission ICPC, Benue State office has commenced phase eight tracking of thirty four constituency projects in fourteen local Government Areas in the State.
The exercise began with projects at the Federal Medical Centre in Makurdi and Tarka Local Government Area to ascertain the level of compliance.
Leader of the team, Murtala Lawal explained that the exercise was in line with the mandate of his office to ensure that all contracts awarded by the Federal Government are executed according to specifications and budgetary provisions.
He expressed satisfaction with the level of compliance so far but regretted the delay in completion of the installation of CT scan machine at the Federal Medical Centre Apir which project was awarded since twenty twenty four.
Mr. Lawal, encouraged people to own the constituency projects sited in their communities, protect them as well as report any sharp practices to ICPC office for necessary action.
The procurement Officer at Federal Medical Centre Makurdi, Tersoo Awunde explained that the CT scan machine has been procured but yet to be installed due to lack of release of funds from budgetary provisions.
The tracking exercise will be extended to Gwer west, Gwer, Apa, Agatu, Otukpo, Ado, Kwande, Ukum, Katsina-Ala, Buruku, Vandekiya and Ohimini Local Government Areas.
Edited By Terna Injua
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