The Kano State Government has introduced two digital platforms to monitor public projects and improve transparency in procurement processes.
The platforms are the Kano State Integrated Project Monitoring System, available at kanoprocurement.ng, and the Kano State Digital Public Procurement Platform, accessible at procurement.kn.gov.ng.
The state Commissioner for Public Procurement, Projects Monitoring and Evaluation, Nura Maaji, announced the development at the ministry’s monthly press conference in Kano on Monday.
Mr Maaji said the platforms would complement physical inspections by improving project tracking, documentation, reporting and access to information on the implementation of government projects.
He said the digital procurement platform would also promote transparent and traceable procurement processes, strengthen audit trails, widen access to opportunities, reduce administrative bottlenecks and improve value for money.
“Beyond the physical site inspections and monitoring visits, this ministry is strengthening oversight through a digital innovation domiciled in the Kano State Integrated Project Monitoring System at kanoprocurement.ng.
“This initiative is intended to improve the organisation, geospatial tracking, visibility and reporting of project implementation information, including the use of field evidence to inform management decisions,” he said.
Mr Maaji said the ministry would continue to improve data completeness, reliability and follow-up reporting.
He added that the digital procurement platform had gone live, describing it as a major step towards improving procurement planning, documentation and accountability.
The commissioner said the reform was designed to support the objectives of the Kano State Public Procurement Law, 2021.
He, however, stressed that its success would depend on effective adoption by the 10 pilot ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), sustained capacity development and compliance with procurement regulations.
On project monitoring, Mr Maaji said the ministry had inspected 106 projects worth approximately N48.91 billion across six local government areas of the state.
The areas are Kabo, Dawakin Tofa, Tofa, Shanono, Gwarzo and Bagwai.
He said the inspections, conducted in September 2026, covered roads, classrooms and school renovations, healthcare facilities, neighbourhood security offices, solar-powered streetlights, drainage systems, water supply facilities and other essential infrastructure.
According to him, the exercise assessed the physical progress of projects, the quality of executed works, delivery challenges and the benefits of government investments to communities.
He said 80 of the 106 projects, representing about 75.5 per cent, had reached 100 per cent physical completion, while 20 were at various stages of completion and six had recently been awarded.
The commissioner said the ministry’s technical teams had assessed the projects, commended satisfactory work where appropriate and recommended corrective measures where necessary.
He added that follow-up inspections would focus on contractor performance, quality assurance and remedial actions.
Mr Maaji said investments in education infrastructure, including classrooms, school furniture and rehabilitation works, were expected to improve learning environments.
He added that road and drainage projects would improve connectivity, commerce and agricultural transportation, while investments in healthcare, water supply, rural electrification and security infrastructure would support public welfare and community safety.
He said the ministry would continue to monitor the projects to ensure that public funds translated into lasting benefits for residents of Kano State.
“Public investments must be judged not only by contract awards but by quality, functionality, sustainability and measurable benefits to communities,” he said