In a bid to ensure transparency and accountability in the activities of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and donor organizations in Kano State, the state government has inaugurated a high-powered committee.
The committee, which was inaugurated by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Faruk Ibrahim, is tasked with profiling all NGOs and donor organizations operating in the state.
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This includes documenting their sources of funding, activities, areas of intervention, and operational methods.
The committee’s terms of reference also include recommending a regulatory framework that aligns NGO operations with the state’s vision and development goals.
Additionally, the committee will propose measures to ensure order and proper regulation in the use of civic space in Kano State.
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The committee has been granted the authority to shut down the offices of any organization found engaging in suspicious or unapproved activities.
It can also suspend the operations of any local or foreign organization linked to activities that contradict Kano’s moral and religious values.
The committee comprises key government officials, civil society representatives, security agencies, and relevant ministries. Its chairman is Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs.
In his acceptance remarks, Comrade Waiya assured the state government that the committee would carry out its mandate with diligence, fairness, and an unwavering commitment to safeguarding the values and interests of the Kano people.