Ministry for Public procurement Visits Emir of Kano, Seeks Royal Counsel on Development Matters

BY Abdullahi Sambo Richifa, Kano

The Kano State Ministry for Public Procurement, Projects Monitoring and Evaluation (MPPPME) has paid a working visit to His Highness, the Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, PhD, as part of efforts to strengthen institutional collaboration, stakeholder engagement and support for the development agenda of the Kano State Government.

The delegation, led by the Honourable Commissioner of the Ministry, Comrade Nura Ma’aji Sumaila, included the Permanent Secretary, Engr. Abdulrazak Haruna, Director Administration and General Services, Alhaji Nasiru Lawan, Director Planning Research and Statistics, Mas’ud Lado Saleh, Director Civil Infrastructure, Engr. Ibrahim Idris, Director Building Infrastructure, Engr. Hassan Abubakar Kabara, Director Special Assignment, TPL Junaid Abdullahi,  Director  Power and Renewable Energy, Engr. Hauwa Ibrahim Khalil. as well as other senior officials and technical personnel of the Ministry.

The visit provided an opportunity for the Ministry to brief the Emir on its mandate, activities, reforms and ongoing efforts to promote transparency, accountability, value for money and quality delivery in the implementation of public projects across Kano State.

Speaking during the engagement, Comrade Nura Ma’aji Sumaila expressed appreciation to His Highness for granting the delegation an audience, describing the Emir as a highly respected traditional institution whose wealth of experience, wisdom and counsel remain invaluable to the progress and development of Kano State.

The Commissioner explained that the mandate of the Ministry extends beyond the physical inspection of projects, stressing that effective public procurement, rigorous monitoring and proper evaluation are critical to ensuring that government investments deliver the desired impact and translate into tangible benefits for the people.

He noted that the Ministry has continued to intensify its monitoring and evaluation activities across the 44 Local Government Areas of the state, with particular emphasis on quality assurance, compliance with approved specifications, timely completion, adherence to contractual obligations and prudent utilisation of public resources.

According to him, the Ministry remains committed to strengthening accountability throughout the project implementation cycle, from procurement and contract award to execution, completion and eventual delivery to the benefiting communities.

Ma’aji Sumaila further emphasised the importance of collaboration between government institutions and traditional leadership, noting that traditional institutions remain important partners in promoting development, mobilising communities, maintaining public confidence and ensuring that government interventions are responsive to the genuine needs and aspirations of the people.

He therefore sought the continued counsel, support and cooperation of His Highness and the Kano Emirate in advancing the state's development objectives and strengthening the impact of government projects across communities.

The Honorable Commissioner finally gave a statistical analysis and status of the government projects under the supervision of the Ministry including the distribution of the projects across the 44 local government areas of the state.

Responding, His Highness, the Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, PhD, warmly received the delegation and commended the Ministry for its efforts towards strengthening accountability, transparency and effective implementation of government projects.

The Emir underscored the importance of transparency, professionalism, discipline and prudent management of public resources, stressing that government projects should ultimately improve the quality of life of citizens and contribute meaningfully to sustainable socio-economic development.

His Highness also encouraged government agencies to maintain regular and constructive engagement with traditional institutions and local communities, particularly in identifying development priorities, addressing implementation challenges and ensuring that public investments achieve their intended objectives.

The Emir emphasised that development efforts are more effective when government institutions, traditional leaders and communities work collaboratively towards common goals, adding that accountability and responsible management of public resources are essential to achieving sustainable development.

The engagement reaffirmed the commitment of the MPPPME to strengthening institutional and stakeholder relationships in support of the development agenda of the administration of the Executive Governor of Kano lState, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf.

The visit further highlighted the strategic role of traditional institutions in supporting government policies, promoting community participation, strengthening public accountability and facilitating effective service delivery across Kano State.

It also underscored the Ministry's determination to deepen partnerships with key stakeholders as it continues to discharge its mandate of ensuring that public procurement processes are transparent the people of Kano State.