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Kano Government Reaffirms Commitment to Transparency and Accountability in Governance

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Comrade Waiya addressing the press

<p><&excl;-- BEGIN THEIA POST SLIDER --><&sol;p>&NewLine;<&excl;-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v&period; 2&period;0&period;95 -->&NewLine;<div class&equals;"quads-location quads-ad4" id&equals;"quads-ad4" style&equals;"float&colon;none&semi;margin&colon;0px&semi;">&NewLine;&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>&nbsp&semi;<&sol;p><div class&equals;"QEsfQnKc" style&equals;"clear&colon;both&semi;float&colon;left&semi;width&colon;100&percnt;&semi;margin&colon;0 0 20px 0&semi;"><script async src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;pagead2&period;googlesyndication&period;com&sol;pagead&sol;js&sol;adsbygoogle&period;js"><&sol;script> &NewLine;<&excl;-- TV --> &NewLine;<ins class&equals;"adsbygoogle" &NewLine; style&equals;"display&colon;block" &NewLine; data-ad-client&equals;"ca-pub-4403533287178375" &NewLine; data-ad-slot&equals;"4399361195" &NewLine; data-ad-format&equals;"auto" &NewLine; data-full-width-responsive&equals;"true"><&sol;ins> &NewLine;<script> &NewLine; &lpar;adsbygoogle &equals; window&period;adsbygoogle &vert;&vert; &lbrack;&rsqb;&rpar;&period;push&lpar;&lbrace;&rcub;&rpar;&semi; &NewLine;<&sol;script><&sol;div>&NewLine;<p>Kano State Government has reiterated its dedication to transparency and accountability as essential pillars of responsible governance&period;<&sol;p><div class&equals;"eivnJrmq" style&equals;"clear&colon;both&semi;float&colon;left&semi;width&colon;100&percnt;&semi;margin&colon;0 0 20px 0&semi;"><script async src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;pagead2&period;googlesyndication&period;com&sol;pagead&sol;js&sol;adsbygoogle&period;js"><&sol;script> &NewLine;<&excl;-- TV --> &NewLine;<ins class&equals;"adsbygoogle" &NewLine; style&equals;"display&colon;block" &NewLine; data-ad-client&equals;"ca-pub-4403533287178375" &NewLine; data-ad-slot&equals;"4399361195" &NewLine; data-ad-format&equals;"auto" &NewLine; data-full-width-responsive&equals;"true"><&sol;ins> &NewLine;<script> &NewLine; &lpar;adsbygoogle &equals; window&period;adsbygoogle &vert;&vert; &lbrack;&rsqb;&rpar;&period;push&lpar;&lbrace;&rcub;&rpar;&semi; &NewLine;<&sol;script><&sol;div>&NewLine;<p>The state Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs&comma; Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya stated this while addressing Journalists &period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>The commissioner emphasized that public accountability hinges on timely and ethical communication to keep citizens informed about government policies&comma; projects&comma; and activities&period; He highlighted that this responsibility extends to the media&comma; which must maintain professionalism and adhere to ethical standards in reporting&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya addressed recent media coverage involving allegations against government officials&comma; describing the handling of such stories as falling short of journalistic standards&period;<&sol;p><div class&equals;"MU0bVggj" style&equals;"clear&colon;both&semi;float&colon;left&semi;width&colon;100&percnt;&semi;margin&colon;0 0 20px 0&semi;"><script async src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;pagead2&period;googlesyndication&period;com&sol;pagead&sol;js&sol;adsbygoogle&period;js"><&sol;script> &NewLine;<ins class&equals;"adsbygoogle" &NewLine; style&equals;"display&colon;block&semi; text-align&colon;center&semi;" &NewLine; data-ad-layout&equals;"in-article" &NewLine; data-ad-format&equals;"fluid" &NewLine; data-ad-client&equals;"ca-pub-4403533287178375" &NewLine; data-ad-slot&equals;"6550225277"><&sol;ins> &NewLine;<script> &NewLine; &lpar;adsbygoogle &equals; window&period;adsbygoogle &vert;&vert; &lbrack;&rsqb;&rpar;&period;push&lpar;&lbrace;&rcub;&rpar;&semi; &NewLine;<&sol;script><&sol;div>&NewLine;<p>He expressed concern over the repetitive and manipulative nature of these stories&comma; which he said aim to discredit the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf by painting it as corrupt despite ongoing legal processes&period; The commissioner called on journalists to uphold principles of objectivity&comma; fairness&comma; and accuracy&comma; warning against recycling stories to malign the government unjustly &period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<&excl;-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v&period; 2&period;0&period;95 -->&NewLine;<div class&equals;"quads-location quads-ad1" id&equals;"quads-ad1" style&equals;"float&colon;none&semi;margin&colon;0px&semi;">&NewLine;&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;&NewLine;<&excl;-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v&period; 2&period;0&period;95 -->&NewLine;<div class&equals;"quads-location quads-ad3" id&equals;"quads-ad3" style&equals;"float&colon;none&semi;margin&colon;0px&semi;">&NewLine;&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>The commissioner outlined several reforms introduced by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf aimed at enhancing transparency and prudent management of public resources&period; These reforms include enforcing the Kano State Public Procurement Law of 2021&comma; instituting periodic procurement audits&comma; and digitalizing procurement and project monitoring systems through the Kano State Integrated Monitoring System &lpar;KSIMS&rpar;&comma; currently nearing completion&period; These measures are designed to ensure value for money&comma; improve project delivery&comma; and build public confidence in government operations &period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Comrade Waiya detailed key achievements of the Ministry of Public Procurement and Project Monitoring&comma; such as mandatory public advertisement and opening of tenders&comma; vetting of payment certificates&comma; and developing standardized bidding documents&period; The government has also initiated monthly project evaluations across local government areas&comma; capacity-building workshops for Ministries&comma; Departments&comma; and Agencies &lpar;MDAs&rpar;&comma; and community engagement programs to involve citizens in monitoring government projects&period; These initiatives reflect the administration’s commitment to integrity and citizen-centered governance&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>On financial management&comma; the commissioner assured that all transactions from the Office of the Accountant General are conducted independently without interference or kickbacks&comma; contrasting with practices during the previous administration&period; The Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission &lpar;PCACC&rpar; has also been empowered to operate free from political interference&comma; underscoring Kano State&&num;8217&semi;s resolve to uphold fiscal discipline and combat corruption&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>To enhance public awareness&comma; the Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs publishes details of all approved projects and budget allocations on social media and conventional media platforms immediately after State Executive Council meetings&period; This practice enables citizens to follow up on government spending and project implementation within their communities&comma; fostering transparency and accountability at grassroots levels&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Waiya said through these strategic actions and reforms&comma; Kano State Government under Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf is laying strong foundations for good governance based on transparency&comma; accountability&comma; and prudent resource management&comma; ensuring public funds are used responsibly for sustainable development and the collective good of the people<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>&nbsp&semi;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><&excl;-- END THEIA POST SLIDER -->&NewLine;<&excl;-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v&period; 2&period;0&period;95 -->&NewLine;<div class&equals;"quads-location quads-ad5" id&equals;"quads-ad5" style&equals;"float&colon;none&semi;margin&colon;0px&semi;">&NewLine;&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<script async src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;pagead2&period;googlesyndication&period;com&sol;pagead&sol;js&sol;adsbygoogle&period;js"><&sol;script> &NewLine;<ins class&equals;"adsbygoogle" &NewLine; 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