Borno State government has launched monitoring and evaluation ( M& E ) framework to enhance transparency, accountability and effectiveness in projects implementation.
Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Dr. Mustapha Malumbe who disclosed this at a consultative meeting in Maiduguri on Monday , said the framework will accelerate the state’s 25-year development plan and 10-year strategic actions.
Malumbe said the revamped framework will facilitate seamless progress tracking, identify areas for improvement, and inform data-driven decision making, ensuring better project delivery and sustainable development in the state.
He described the initiative as groundbreaking, saying that it will revolutionise project implementation and tracking in the state, paving the way for sustainable development.
” The reform is a collaborative effort between the Borno State Agency for Sustainable Development and Humanitarian Responses, Ministry of Budget and Planning, Borno Department of Monitoring and Evaluation, and Borno State University, supported by UNICEF,” the Commissioner said.
Director of My IT Consult Limited, Mubaraq Yusuf, in his paper presentation, said the programme’s objective include conducting a readiness assessment to strengthen Borno State’s M&E system.
He added that the consultative workshop aimed to present findings, gather stakeholders’ feedback, and build support for implementation.
Yusuf said that a robust M&E framework is crucial for effective project delivery, enabling performance tracking, coordination between government and development partners, and impact assessment.
” With the new M&E framework in place, citizens can expect tangible improvements in project delivery and sustainable development,” Malumbe assured.
He added that resources will be utilised efficiently, and projects will have a lasting impact on citizens’ lives, noting that the future of Borno State looks brighter than ever.
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