Kano State Government, has reaffirmed its readiness to enhance transparency and open governance, by pledging its full support for the activities of the Open Government Partnership (OGP).
The state governor, Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf, made the disclosure while receiving a delegation from Kano OGP, at government house Kano.
Governor Yusuf who was represented by his deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, expressed his enthusiasm for collaborating with the OGP, with the aim of promoting transparency, accountability, and citizens engagement in governance.
He emphasized, the critical role of open and inclusive governance processes in Kano State, underscoring the government’s commitment to establishing an environment, that encourages active citizen participation in decision-making processes.
“as well as ensuring transparency and accountability across all levels of governance”
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, a member of OGP Kano steering committee, Hajiya Halima Ben Umar, explained that, their objective is to revive the activities of the partnership, which had been non-functional for nearly two years.
She highlighted that, their endeavor is in line with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration’s blueprint, which includes the Open Government Partnership (OGP),saying that,the coalition aims to assist the government in the fight against corruption for the well-being of Kano state citizens.
Halima pointed out that, a website called ‘Kano Tracker,’ has been designed to monitor the progress of the government’s blueprint.
“the support of the Kano State Government in promoting and utilizing this platform, as it will contribute to gaining global recognition for the OGP’s work in Kano state”
The delegation from the OGP expressed appreciation to Kano State Government, for its commitment to transparency and open governance.
As part of their requests, the organization sought the establishment of a secretariat as well as a steering committee comprising representatives from the government and civil society organizations.
KHADIJAH ALIYU
