Kano Governor Restates Commitment To Combat Corruption

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has reiterated his commitment to fight corruption in the state.

He stated this at the opening of a  capacity building workshop on anti-corruption principles for  directors in the  state at Dawakin Kudu, Dawakin Kudu local government area.

Yusuf, represented by his  Deputy, Aminu Gwarzo, said his  administration was  resolute in implementing people-oriented policies and programmes.

According to him, the policies  would  enhance the well-being of the citizens through good democratic governance.

He said  this objective could only be achieved by combating corruption in all  forms.

Yusuf said  the NNPP-led administration has zero tolerance for corruption, and urged all directors to be guided accordingly.

He appealed to the participants to make adequate use of the opportunity to enhance effective service delivery to the people.

Chairman of the State Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission,  Mr Muhyi Gado,  said the workshop was aimed at equipping  directors in the civil service with knowledge to fight corrupt practices.

He said that the agency had  exposed cases of  misappropriation of public funds under the immediate past administration in the state. Gado warned that anyone found wanting would be prosecuted  in accordance with the law.( NAN)