Abba Yusuf unveils e-portal for award of contracts in Kano

Abba Yusuf, governor of Kano, says his administration has established the Kano integrated governance accountability system for the award of contracts by civil servants and LGA chairpersons.

Yusuf spoke on Tuesday during the International Anti-corruption and Human Rights Day symposium in Kano.

The symposium was organised by the Kano State Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) in collaboration with the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) and Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC).

Yusuf said the e-portal will ensure transparency in government expenditure and promote good governance.

The Kano governor said his administration has developed a central criminal register software to enhance the criminal justice system of the state.

Yusuf said his government has proposed amendments to the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Law.

He added that his administration is also working on a bill that will ensure the transparent management of recovered assets.

The Kano governor said several programmes have been initiated in the state to protect human rights and eradicate gender-based violence (GBV).

“The theme of the event reflects our commitment to transparency, accountability and inclusion,” Yusuf said.

“We are determined to block systemic leakages, investigate corruption and ensure value for public funds.”

Muhyi Magaji-Rimingado, chairman of PCACC, said the commission will ramp up its fight against corruption in Kano.