Ibrahim Ibrahim
The Jigawa State Open Government Partnership (OGP) has unveiled its final Strategic Action Plan III (SAP III), with a strong emphasis on improving access to justice and ensuring faster prosecution of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases across the state.
The new plan developed in collaboration with the Jigawa State Government and the UKaid-funded Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement (PACE) aims to strengthen transparency, accountability, and service delivery in key sectors, while prioritizing justice reforms and gender inclusion.
Speaking at the unveiling event, the OGP Co-Chair (Non-State Actors), Comrade Isah Mustapha, said the plan was adopted during a two-day review and validation workshop supported by PACE.
He explained that one of the core objectives of SAP III is to enhance institutional mechanisms for the timely prosecution and adjudication of GBV cases through improved coordination among justice sector agencies.
“The Access to Justice component aims to reduce case delays and strengthen mechanisms for handling GBV cases. It will ensure survivors receive timely justice and that institutions work together more effectively to improve civil justice delivery,” Mustapha stated.
Comrade Mustapha further noted that SAP III focuses on five major thematic areas: Fiscal Transparency and Accountability, Anti-Corruption, Access to Justice, Climate Action, and Service Delivery—each designed to promote openness, inclusivity, and good governance in Jigawa State.
According to him, the plan also integrates climate resilience, renewable energy adoption, and sustainable financing into state policies to tackle environmental challenges such as flooding and drought.
On fiscal transparency, Mustapha said the plan encourages citizen participation in budgeting and procurement processes to ensure efficient project implementation in critical sectors such as health, education, agriculture, livestock, water resources, and transportation.
“The ultimate goal is to make governance more transparent, responsive, and accountable to citizens—especially women and vulnerable groups who often face barriers to accessing justice and social services,” he emphasized.
Comrade Mustapha expressed optimism that the effective implementation of SAP III would not only advance transparency and good governance but also strengthen justice delivery systems to protect the rights of women and GBV survivors in Jigawa State.
He commended the Jigawa State Government and PACE for their continued partnership and commitment to open governance, describing SAP III as a milestone in the state’s journey toward inclusive and accountable governance.