The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has revealed that just seven of Nigeria’s 774 Local Government Areas maintain functional websites for public access to information on governance, spending, and service delivery.
Speaking on Channels Television’s programme with Laolu Akande on August 22, 2025, ICPC Chairman Musa Aliyu highlighted the widespread lack of digital transparency across Nigeria’s six geo-political zones.
“We discovered only seven local governments have functional websites. This is a problem because without transparency, it’s difficult for citizens to know what’s happening,” Aliyu stated.
As part of its corruption prevention programme, the ICPC is focusing on five thematic areas: fiscal transparency, open procurement, corruption control, human resources, and citizen engagement.
Aliyu emphasized the need for local governments to publish information online to enhance accountability.
He also accused some public officials of misusing public resources, citing examples like officials installing public streetlights in their private homes.
Additionally, Aliyu discussed the ICPC’s constituency project tracking initiative, which monitors critical sectors like education, health, and agriculture to ensure project delivery.
This effort has led to recoveries and forced underperforming contractors back to work.
Aliyu stressed ongoing collaboration with the EFCC to push for a bill on unexplainable wealth, underscoring that transparency at the grassroots is vital for effective governance.
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