Encouraged by the commitment and hard work of the Executive Chairman of Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, observed that, “The Executive Chairman’s commitment is being spotted nationally and even globally.”
He made the observation when he paid an inspection visit to the Commission, to see the level of progress in the renovation and upgrading of the office, adding that “Our state Anti-Corruption body is as independent as its Law provides.
We don’t interfere in the activities of the Commission at all.”
Governor Ganduje assured that his commitment to strengthening the Commission also includes the facelift exercise taking place, insisting that, “Without any fear of mincing words, our effort in facelifting this Commission will go a long way in modernizing its operations.”
Encouraging further that, whoever Barrister Rimingado caught ‘…is caught. And whoever you release is also released. Whoever is before you should not come to the governor.”
The new look of the Commission, according to the governor, depicts seriousness and good work of the agency. Adding that, when he came to power, the Commission was almost non-existent.
“We want improve the functionality of this Commission.
Government hand is not in any of the operations of the State Anti-Corruption Commission.
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Ours is just to provide enabling environment for the place to work very well,” he said.
In his brief remarks, the Executive Chairman, assured his commitment to all the operations of the Commission, adding that, “We are proud of you the governor for giving us all the necessary support and political will.”
He also assured the governor, the commitment of his entire staff towards making Kano zero tolerant on corruption, emphasizing that, “Your Excellency, when we came in we were faced with many operational challenges. But with your guidance, support, show of commitment and seriousness, we were able to make it to this level.”
The governor was taken round the edifice, which almost quadrupled what was met on the ground.
With other technology-based equipment, the governor encouraged “Fighting corruption and other injustices in the state would be technology-driven and more effective, with what I saw in place.”
