By Nkechi Eze
In a bid to enhance financial management, transparency, and proactive disclosure at the local government level, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has organized a one-day Stakeholder Meeting on the Accountability and Corruption Prevention Programme for Local Governments in Nigeria (ACPP-LG), scheduled to hold on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at the Shehu Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja.
Over the years, the ICPC has actively engaged grassroots communities through various local government programs and initiatives.
These efforts have not only served as educational and awareness platforms but have also empowered citizens to identify and report corrupt practices.
The launch of the ACPP-LG reinforces the ICPC’s ongoing commitment to fostering integrity, accountability, and transparency in local governance.
Demola Bakare the commission’s spokesperson in a signed statement disclosed that the Stakeholders’ Meeting will provide a platform for critical discussions on the challenges undermining local governance and introduce the ACPP-LG as a strategic tool for corruption prevention.
He further hinted that the program is designed to eliminate financial leakages, curb corrupt practices, ensure compliance with governance standards, and promote efficient, corruption-free service delivery at the grassroots level.
A key objective of the ACPP-LG is to restore public trust in the third tier of government by strengthening accountability mechanisms.
The event will engage key stakeholders and leaders in local governance, particularly in the context of the recent Supreme Court ruling affirming the financial autonomy of local governments across Nigeria.
