Read what this APC governor just did to ensure transparency and accountability

– Sokoto government has established a Due Process Office 

– Tambuwal said the new office will also promote prudence, transparency and accountability in  government spending

Aminu Tambuwal

In line with global best practices, Sokoto government said it has established a Due Process Office that will ensure efficient and effective monitoring of all public contracts and other related duties for the overall interest of the people.

Already, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has approved the appointment of Barrister Kabiru Haliru as the Executive Secretary of the new outfit.

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A statement issued in Sokoto by Tambuwal’s spokesman, Malam Imam Imam, said the outfit, known as Public Procurement and Price Intelligence Unit, will lead to efficient utilization of public resources by ensuring  that such resources are effectively deployed and best value obtained at all times.

It said the new office will also promote prudence, transparency and accountability in  government spending, particularly  in the procurement of goods and services.

“In addition, the new office will promote professionalism in the execution of the procurement functions and streamline quality control practices.

“The Due Process Office will also promote competition and transparency in project procurement leading to low and efficient cost of projects.

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“It will also ensure proper project packaging and definition by prioritizing and recording and  ensuring proper synchronization among the MDAs.

“This will eliminate a situation where many Ministries, Departments  and  Agencies  (MDAs)  are pursuing  the same or similar need simultaneously with resultant lack of efficiency and effectiveness while creating overlapping and waste,” the statement added.

Meanwhile, workers in Ekiti are set to shutdown civil service activities in the state if the state government fails to meet their demand within the next 48 hours.

The workers want the Ayo Fayose led government to pay the five month salary arrears owed workers.

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