Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is organising a one-day stakeholders meeting on Accountability and Corruption Prevention Programme for Local Governments in Nigeria (ACPP-LG).

The meeting schedudle for today in Abuja aims to enhance financial management, transparency and proactive disclosure at the local council level.

According to the commission, the 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.

The programme, it noted, was 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,” ICPC said.

ICPC added that over the years, it had actively engaged grassroots communities through various local council programmes 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.”