Kano Govt. reiterates commitment to Open Government Partnership
Partnership
By Ahmed Abdulkadir Kano
Kano , Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has affirmed his administration commitment to fostering transparency and open governance by pledging its full support for the activities of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) in the state.
Yusuf spoke while hosting officials of Open Government Partnership (OGP).lead by Halima Ben Umar, at Government House on Thursday.
This is contained in a statement issued by Deputy Governor Press Secretary Ibrahim Shauibu in Kano on Thursday.
Yusuf represented by his Deputy, Comrade Aminu Gwarzo, expressed his enthusiasm for collaborating with the OGP, with the aim of enhancing transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement in governance.
He said that the present administration 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, Halima Ben Umar, said that their objective is to revive the activities of the organization, which had been non-functional for nearly two years.
She stated, “The organization aims to assist the government in the fight against corruption for the well-being of Kano state citizens.
Umar informed that the OGP has developed a platform called ‘Tracker,’ designed to monitor the progress of the government’s blueprint.
The organization seeks the support of the state Government in promoting and utilizing this platform, as it will contribute to gaining global recognition for the OGP’s work in the state.
The organization sought the establishment of a secretariat, as well as a steering committee comprising representatives from the government and civil society organizations.(
