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Government Adopts Gender-Inclusive Procurement Policy In Kaduna
Government Adopts Gender-Inclusive Procurement Policy In Kaduna
Government adopts fender-inclusive procurement policy in Kaduna. Kaduna State has become the first subnational entity to adopt the Gender Responsive Public Procurement Policy, developed in collaboration with UN Women and other stakeholders.
According to a statement issued on Wednesday by Malam Ibraheem Musa, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Uba Sani, the policy was approved during the State Executive Council meeting at the Council Chambers of Sir Kashim Ibrahim House on Tuesday.
The policy aligns with the Governor’s economic empowerment initiative, aiming to boost the participation of women-owned and women-led businesses in public procurement. It seeks to bridge the gender gap by ensuring equitable economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs and cooperatives.
Key provisions of the policy include:
Mandatory inclusion of at least one woman at the Directorate level in all procurement committees.
Full waiver of registration fees for 100% women-owned businesses.
50% reduction in tender fees for women-led enterprises.
The State Executive Council has directed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to integrate the policy into their procurement processes to promote fair access and increased opportunities for women entrepreneurs.
Additionally, the Council approved the formation of five Sector Strategic Teams to enhance coordination and synergy among government agencies. These teams will oversee key sectors, including:
Kaduna
Rural Transformation and Urban Development
Human Capital Development and Social Investment
Governance and Institutions
Economic Development and Monitoring
Peace, Security, and Public Safety
Each team, led by senior government officials, will meet weekly, with the Chairperson providing regular briefings to the Governor on key resolutions.
EFCC, Immigration Service In Fresh Partnership In Gombe
The Comptroller of Nigeria Immigration Service, Gombe State Command , Hassan Aliyu Mohammed has assured the Gombe Zonal Directorate of the Economic and financial Crimes Commission , EFCC, of enhanced collaboration in tackling the menace of economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption.
He gave this assurance on Wednesday, April 15, 2025 while on a Courtesy Visit to the Gombe Acting Zonal Director of the EFCC, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE1 Austine Adache in his office.
According to the Comptroller, ” the Nigeria Immigration Service is charged with the responsibility of managing the Nigerian borders and works with sister agencies to gather and share intelligence on areas of importance. We want to complement your efforts in the fight against graft by assuring your organisation of our readiness to support you in intelligence and information sharing, and capacity development ” .
Responding, Adache welcomed the Comptroller and his team on behalf of the Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede and intimated them of Nigeria’s recent achievement as a nation. ”
One of our nation’s recent achievements, the delisting of Nigeria from the Grey List of the Financial Action Task Force ( FATF) in October 2025, was as a result of collaborative efforts amongst law enforcement and regulatory agencies.
Immigration Service
He added that ” synergy is vital to all organisations in achieving their mandates and we in EFCC hold our sister agencies in high regard .
We do hope that this synergy on intelligence and information sharing and capacity development would go a long way in the fight against corruption.
IGP Disu Paid An Operational Visit To NPF-NCCC Abuja
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, yesterday paid an operational visit to the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC), Abuja.
The visit was aimed at assessing ongoing efforts in combating cybercrime and strengthening the Centre’s capacity to address emerging digital threats.
IGP Disu Paid An Operational Visit To NPF-NCCC Abuja
The IGP emphasized the critical role of technology-driven policing in modern law enforcement and reiterated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to enhancing cyber intelligence, digital forensics, and proactive crime prevention strategies.
Traditional Institution, EFCC Pledge To Work Together Against Corruption
The Ag. Zonal Director, Katsina Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, ACEI Chinedu Ozugha and his team, on
Tuesday, 14th April, 2026,
paid a courtesy visit to the Emir of Katsina HRH Alh. (Dr.) Abdulmumini Kabir Usman CFR. During the visit, the Ag. Zonal Director informed the Emir of the new Directorate of the Commission that was opened in Katsina to cover both Katsina and Zamfara States.
He enjoined the Emir to lend a hand of support to the Directorate and the Commission at large in fighting the menace of economic and financial crimes as the fight cannot be left for the Commission alone. That being a leader of the traditional institution whose voice is heard and respected by his wards, the Directorate requires and solicits his support to be able to succeed in its mandate.
Traditional Institution, EFCC Pledge To Work Together Against Corruption
The Emir in response expressed his happiness with the coming of EFCC to Katsina and pledged his support that he will ensure the success of the Directorate. Visit www.efcc.gov.ng for more stories.
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