MonITNG, a civic technology organization, has released its third-quarter progress report, detailing the tracking of 114 government projects across Nigeria. The report highlights efforts to strengthen grassroots accountability through public data and community-led monitoring. The organization's monitoring covered government projects and essential services in education, healthcare, constituency projects, and public infrastructure. This exercise combined official expenditure records with evidence gathered through community volunteers.
According to the report, 46 of the 114 projects tracked had been completed, while 23 were ongoing and 11 abandoned. The remaining 34 projects had yet to commence. MonITNG also examined projects linked to the approximately N100 billion constituency-project allocation, identifying concerns involving abandoned projects, relocated interventions, and questionable implementation. One major case involved a conference and e-learning facility for Bende Secondary Grammar School in Abia.
The report revealed that public records indicated N265.3 million had been disbursed for the Bende Secondary Grammar School project. However, field verification showed that the facility had been relocated from the beneficiary school to Onu Inyang, with no visible construction activity or workers. MonITNG escalated the findings to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the office of Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu.
MonITNG also documented infrastructure challenges at LEA Primary School Makanima in the Federal Capital Territory, New Bethel Primary School in Onitsha, and Okpokhumi Grammar School in Owan East, Edo. Approximately 1,768 students were affected by the identified school infrastructure challenges. The organization called for urgent attention to address these issues and ensure a conducive learning environment for the students.
In the healthcare sector, monitoring revealed service delivery challenges at primary healthcare facilities in Nasarawa and Niger states. At PHC Mandara in Kokona, Nasarawa, which serves more than 6,300 residents, monitors identified a damaged roof, fallen ceilings, and inadequate equipment. Similarly, Kiyola Primary Healthcare Centre in Niger experienced frequent closures, inadequate staffing, and shortages of essential supplies.
MonITNG also examined an N83.28 million staff quarters project at the Nigeria Immigration Service Training School in Orlu, Imo. A site visit found no construction activity or building materials despite the reported payment, prompting calls for investigation by relevant anti-corruption agencies. The organization emphasized the importance of combining public expenditure data, field verification, community participation, and digital advocacy to strengthen evidence-based public engagement.
The organization acknowledged the contributions of volunteers, including Justin Aboh, Stella Omodia, and Usman Muhammed, who supported the project through various means, including developing dashboards and toolkits, and field data collection and project verification. MonITNG's wider volunteer network continued to help transform community concerns into documented public-interest issues requiring government attention and action.
Key points
- 114 government projects tracked in Q3 2026, with 46 completed, 23 ongoing, and 11 abandoned.
- MonITNG identifies concerns involving abandoned projects, relocated interventions, and questionable implementation linked to N100 billion constituency-project allocation.
- Organization calls for urgent attention to address infrastructure challenges in education and healthcare sectors.
