The Kano State Government has checked on 106 projects worth N48.9 billion across six local government areas. This was done to see how well the projects are being implemented and the quality of service this year.
The Commissioner for Public Procurement, Projects Monitoring and Evaluation, Nura Iro-Ma’aji, shared this information at a press briefing on Monday in Kano.
Mr Iro-Ma’aji said that 80 of the projects, which is 75.5 per cent, are fully completed. The other 20 projects are at different stages of completion, while six projects were awarded recently.
He explained that the monitoring covered Kabo, Dawakin Tofa, Tofa, Shanono, Gwarzo and Bagwai Local Government Areas.
“The inspections covered roads, classrooms, school renovations, healthcare facilities, neighbourhood security offices, solar-powered streetlights, drainages, water supply and other essential facilities,” Mr Iro-Ma’aji said.
The commissioner said the aim of the monitoring was to check how the projects are being carried out, spot any challenges, and see how they can benefit the communities.
He mentioned that the government will do follow-up inspections to fix delays, incomplete work, and quality issues. They also want to ensure that everything meets the approved specifications and contracts.
He pointed out some major road projects and their progress. The Janguza-Durum-Kabo-Karaye road corridor in Kabo is 48 per cent complete. The Hawan Ganji-Badari-Kadere road in Gwarzo is 67 per cent complete, and the five-kilometre road project in Shanono is 65 per cent complete.
He also talked about some education projects needing more attention. The classrooms at Government Junior Secondary School (GJSS), Badau, in Bagwai are 55 per cent complete. The GAA/GGSS Badau project is only 16 per cent complete.
The Government Technical College (GTC), Gwarzo, is at 72 per cent completion. The rehabilitation of the Shanono Primary Health Centre is at 84 per cent, and the neighbourhood security divisional offices are fully complete in several LGAs.
“Dawakin Tofa recorded 85 per cent, while solar street lighting projects in Bagwai and Shanono are at 35 per cent each,” he said.
He also announced that the state’s Digital Public Procurement Platform is now live at procurement.kn.gov.ng.
According to him, this platform aims to promote transparency, improve procurement documentation, strengthen audit trails, reduce administrative issues, and get better value for money.
Mr Iro-Ma’aji said this initiative supports the goals of the Kano State Public Procurement Law, 2021. He added that its success will depend on how well the 10 pilot Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) adopt it, their capacity development, and how well they follow regulations.
The commissioner said the ministry will keep doing routine and follow-up monitoring across the state’s 44 LGAs. They will also work with contractors and implementing agencies to solve any outstanding issues.
He added that the ministry will improve quality checks, geospatial project reporting, and public communication through town hall meetings in the LGAs.
The commissioner assured the public that the government is committed to transparency and accountability. He said public projects must provide real benefits to the people.
Mr Iro-Ma’aji urged implementing agencies, contractors, professional bodies, CSOs, and the media to support the government’s efforts to improve project delivery and ensure public resources are used responsibly.
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