Kano State Government has intensified efforts to ensure quality service delivery and accountability, with the Commissioner for the Ministry of Public Procurement, Project Monitoring and Evaluation (MPPPME), Comrade Nura Ma’aji Sumaila, inspecting ongoing projects valued at N14.5 billion across Dambatta and Makoda Local Government Areas.
According to a statement by MPPPME information officer, Sagiru Ado Abubakar, during the inspection tour on Tuesday, the Commissioner disclosed that 11 out of the 19 ongoing projects in the two local government areas have been assessed so far.
Comrade Sumaila noted that the exercise is in line with the ministry’s mandate to monitor, evaluate, and verify government projects across all 44 local government areas of the state.
The tour commenced at Audu Bako College of Agriculture, Dambatta, where extensive renovation works are underway.
The institution is being upgraded under the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, with improvements covering student hostels, lecture theatres, laboratories, and other essential facilities aimed at enhancing academic standards and student welfare.
The Commissioner also inspected the ongoing construction of the Dambatta 5-kilometre dual carriage road linking Dambatta town to Gwarabjawa.
The project is expected to improve transportation, stimulate local economic activities, and ease access for residents.
In addition, the Commissioner visited Neighborhood Security Watch divisions in both Dambatta and Makoda, designed to strengthen community-based security systems.
In the education sector, he assessed the construction of classroom blocks in several communities within Makoda Local Government Area, including Dunawa, Hajiya Yar Keke, Yan Lada, and Makoda town.
Reaffirming the state government’s commitment to delivering durable and people-oriented projects, Comrade Sumaila emphasized that continuous monitoring would ensure contractors adhere strictly to project specifications and timelines.
The inspection exercise forms part of broader efforts by the Kano State Government to promote transparency, accountability, and effective project execution across the state.
