NWDC and ICPC Collaborate for Project Transparency

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the North West Development Commission (NWDC), Prof. Maaji, hosted Barrister Wada, the Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for Kano and Jigawa States, during an advocacy visit. The purpose of the visit was to establish a strategic partnership aimed at combating corruption, particularly in the execution of NWDC projects and programs.

Barrister Wada proposed a collaboration framework to ensure adherence to due process in procurement and project execution. Prof. Maaji welcomed this proposal, commending the ICPC's proactive approach to preventing corruption through partnerships.

He affirmed the NWDC's commitment to transparency, accountability, and a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption, expressing willingness to involve the ICPC in project monitoring and commissioning. Both organizations agreed to develop a formal collaboration framework to institutionalize their partnership.