Contract Awards: My Administration ‘ll Continue To Attach Importance To Due Process, Transparency, Accountability- Gov Idris

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State submitted on Wednesday that all contract awards in the state must strictly adhere to due process before earning his approval.

The governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Mr. Yahaya Sarki noted in a statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com that Idris said this during the 2-day Training Programme organized for Procurement Officers of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in the state, which was held at the Banquet Hall, Presidential Lodge, Birnin Kebbi.

Comrade Nasir Idris commended the Due Process Office for organizing the workshop, reaffirming that transparency and accountability would remain the cornerstone of his administration’s contract awards process.

He said; ‘under my leadership, Kebbi State is committed to ensuring that due process is followed religiously’.

Governor Idris also  praised the Due Process Office for its integrity and diligence, observance of the principles of law, order, and transparency in its operations while urging  the participants to fully comprehend the objectives of the workshop, address all issues encountered, and consult with senior management, including Commissioners and Permanent Secretaries, where necessary.

The governor expressed delight that he has received an award in recognition of his administration’s commitment to due process in government expenditures.

In addition, Governor Idris restated his readiness to implement the new minimum wage as soon as the necessary template is made available.

Earlier, in his welcome address, Alhaji Muhammad Sirajo-Garba, the Chairman of the Price Intelligence and Public Procurement Bureau (Due Process),said the training programme is  aimed at ensuring that the MDAs procurement proposals are within the approved budget. 

‘The training programme was organized by  the due process office to let the procurement officers from ministries, departments and agencies know the processes and principles of public procurement.

The training programme  was sequel to the procurement committee reports we have been receiving from MDAs in some cases without due regards to procurement processes and procedures, hence the need to avail the trainees with these processes and procedures. 

This training session is for the first batch of 14 MDAs, the second batch will be coming up in October, 2024’ he said. 

Sirajo-Garba urged the participants to apply what they have learned at the seminar in the administration and public procurement processes at their respective MDAs. 

This, the chairman noted, would ensure accountability, competitiveness and value for money in the administration of public funds.

The governor also received ‘Procurement Compliance and Good Governance Award, 2024’ for his adherence to best practices and procurement processes from the Association of Public Procurement Practitioners of Nigeria (APPON) during the event- Team@orientactualmags.com  Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you