The Commissioner, Kano State Ministry of Public procurement, Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Ma’aji Sumaila has rolled out a new monitoring strategy that includes unannounced visits to ongoing government projects across the state.
According to Sumaila, the move is designed to prevent the common tactic where contractors temporarily mobilize equipment and personnel just to impress during scheduled inspections.
Speaking on the policy shift, Ma’aji Sumaila emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability in public infrastructure projects.
“Transparency and accountability are crucial for the successful completion of our projects,” he stated.
“Surprise visits will help us maintain rigorous oversight and deliver quality results to the community.”
The initiative officially began on Wednesday, with inspection teams dispatched to seven different project sites for the first round of surprise checks.
At the Hawan Ganji–Kara–Badari road site, no contractor was found during the inspection. The 13.2-kilometer road has seen little progress, and local residents reported that work had been abandoned for months.
In response, Ma’aji Sumaila ordered that the contractor be summoned immediately to address the delay and provide an explanation.
Progress noted in Shanono and Bagwai road projects
In contrast, inspections at road projects in Shanono and Bagwai showed active construction underway. The projects span five kilometers each and are part of ongoing infrastructure upgrades across local communities.
After conducting technical assessments, Ma’aji Sumaila encouraged the contractors to accelerate their pace to meet the revised completion deadline set by Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf.
The progress was acknowledged, but the monitoring team stressed the need to avoid further delays and ensure quality execution.
Schools, courts under inspection
The inspection team also visited Government Girls Secondary School in Sabuwar Gandu to assess progress in the education sector.
Additional sites reviewed included the construction of four classroom blocks at Shanono Central Primary School and the building of new Magistrate Courts in Bagwai and Shanono.
These visits mark the beginning of a wider review of infrastructure projects across multiple sectors including education and the judiciary.
