16/06/2026
MPPPME Advances Collaborative Governance Through Bilateral Engagement with Kano State Accountant General
The Kano State Ministry for Public Procurement, Projects Monitoring and Evaluation (MPPPME) has continued its strategic bilateral engagements with key Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) across the state.
In furtherance of this initiative, the Ministry's delegation, led by the Honourable Commissioner, Comrade Nura Maaji Sumaila, paid a courtesy and working visit to the Office of the Kano State Accountant General to discuss critical issues relating to procurement procedures, project implementation, and financial accountability.
The MPPPME team comprised the Permanent Secretary, Engr. Garba Adamu; the Head of Planning Department, Bldr. Mas'ud Lado Saleh; the Director of Civil Infrastructure, Engr. Ibrahim Idris; and the Director of Building Infrastructure, Engr. Hassan Abubakar Kabara, alongside other senior officials of the Ministry.
Speaking during the engagement, the Honourable Commissioner, Comrade Nura Ma'aji Sumaila, highlighted the objectives of the visit, emphasizing the Ministry's resolve to foster stronger collaboration with key government institutions in order to enhance adherence to procurement laws, regulations, and due process requirements.
He noted that the engagement provided an opportunity to identify existing gaps in procurement practices across MDAs and departments, while also exploring practical measures to improve compliance, efficiency, and value for public expenditure.
The team further made detailed presentations on the essential requirements of guiding procurement activities, including contract ex*****on, project monitoring, direct labour procedures, documentation standards, and other statutory obligations necessary for ensuring transparency and accountability in government projects.
Discussions during the meeting focused on strengthening institutional coordination between MPPPME and the Office of the Accountant General, particularly in areas relating to financial management, project implementation, contract administration, and compliance with established procurement frameworks.
Responding, the Kano State Accountant General Hajiya Jamila Magaji Abdullahi expressed appreciation to the Ministry for the visit, describing the engagement as timely and highly beneficial.
She commended the proactive approach of MPPPME in promoting good governance and institutional synergy across government agencies.
The Accountant General reaffirmed her office's commitment to working closely with the Ministry to ensure strict compliance with procurement regulations and prudent management of public resources for the benefit of the people of Kano State.
The bilateral engagement forms part of MPPPME's broader strategy to deepen inter-agency collaboration, strengthen due process mechanisms, and promote effective service delivery through transparent and accountable procurement practices across Kano State.
Sagiru Ado Abubakar, Information Officer, MPPPME, Kano, reporting