Kano Public Procurement Commissioner Nura Ma’aji Assumes Office

By Sagiru Ado Abubakar

Amidst thousands of supporters, shortly after the swearing in ceremony of the newly appointed commissioners by His Excellency Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, Executive Governor of Kano State, the newly appointed commissioner Ministry for Public Procurement Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Kano Comrade Nura Iro Ma’aji has assumed office

Honorable Nura Iro Ma’aji a renowned governance expert, and Policy Development Specialist hailed from Sumaila Local Government, a lecture at Bayero University, Kano, Social Science and Administration (S.S.A), School of Continuing Education (S.C.E), served as the Special Adviser to the Governor of Kano on Employment and Job Creation, and also held the role of Special Adviser on Student Affairs

During his speech on assumption of office, the Honorable Commissioner, acknowledged the support giving to him by the Kwankwasiyya Movement under the guide of the National Leader, Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the Executive Governor of Kano, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf and people of Sumaila Local Government

“Without my knowledge, today in the morning, I received a call from the government House that my attention is needed. I am aware that today is the day His Excellency Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, Executive Governor of Kano State planned to swear in the new commissioners. But I didn’t know where to be assigned and posted.

“It is not my power and wisdom; God decides for me.”

The Honorable Commissioner then appealed for the support and maximum cooperation of the entire staff of the ministry as according to him cannot work and achieve success alone.

Honorable Farouk Abdu, Executive Chairman, Sumaila Local Government was among the people accompanied the Honorable Commissioner to the ministry. He introduced the honorable commissioner as a gentleperson who shows respect to everyone.

“I know Comrade Nura Iro Ma’aji personally, I know his capacity to rule, and I know his vision for the development of Kano state.”

Engr. Garba Adamu, Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Public Procurement Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Kano spoke on behalf of the entire staff of the ministry. He promised to give the new commissioner support and cooperation needed to deliver and achieve success.

Kano House Committee on Public Procurement Visits New Commissione Diggol

 By Sagiru Ado Abubakar 

The Kano State House of Assembly Committee on Public Procurement has, on Tuesday, paid an oversight visit to the new Commissioner Ministry for Public Procurement Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Kano State, Muhammad Diggol

The committee led by the Chairman House Committee on Public Procurement, Honorable Murtala Musa Kore was received by the Honorable Commissioner, Alhaji Muhammad Diggol, directors and other supporting staff of the ministry, as contained in a press statement issued by Sagiru Ado Abubakar spokesperson of the ministry.

According to the secretary House Committee on Public Procurement, Honorable Abubakar Danladi Isah said that it is a working relationship visit aimed at rebuilding a synergy between the committee and the new commissioner. He appreciated the existing relation between the ministry and the committee and advised the new administration to build upon.

“Presently, we are studying the 2024 report of this ministry and planning to forward each activity of the ministry to the plenary for general discussion and taking appropriate decision. If there is a need to invite the honorable commissioner especially on the issue of non-compliance as we noticed that lot of MDAs are not compliance with the procurement provision of the ministry.”

“Our prayer is to have strong working relationship from the honorable commissioner, as our work depends largely on the works of the ministry," he highlighted.

On his part, the Honorable Commissioner, warmly welcomed the committee and commended them for their proactive approach in conducting their duties. He further expressed his support for the committee emphasizing the importance of the committee in relation to the budget formulation.

“This ministry has major rule to play in governance processes. It assigns to handle and assess public procurement and projects by making sure that funds are spent judiciously. It must ensure that each project meets ethical standard in order to ensure transparency and accountability.”

“It is very unfortunate to see that public funds spent to constructs roads and structurers that do not last long. No ministry in Kano that deserve working with the State House of Assembly as such. The ministry for Public Procurement Project Monitoring and Evaluation is doing an oversight work from part of the executive arm like the House of Assembly.”

The Commissioner vowed to work closely with the House Committee and appealed to make some additions, if possible, in the budget of the ministry submitted to the house.