NGO urge Kebbi to strengthen, accountability measure of covid-19 intervention funds
From Ahmadu Baba Idris
Birnin Kebbi
A Non Governmental Organization, Connected Development (Code) SAM_C Projects has demanded for transparency from the Kebbi State Government on how to strengthening accountability measures of covid-19 intervention funds.
This was disclosed yesterday at one day symposium with government officials, community members, developments partner, NGOs and traditional leaders which took place at the Azibir Hotel Birnin Kebbi.
Delivery his remarks, the Secretary General of CODE Muktar Modibbo who said that the aim of the project is to promote accountability and transparency by tracking government spending of covid-19 funds and advocating for the adoption of legislative frameworks, open procurement and public audit in the utilization of all covid-19 Intervention funds by the Nigeria government at the national and sub-national levels.
He added that the Kebbi State was among the states that were selected for the symposium that focus on strengthening accountability measures on covid-19 intervention funds project adding that the state will equpt and identify the standards of NPHCDA, PHC, toilets facilities and others medical services that can support the health delivery.
“Kebbi is among other states that recorded excellently in some areas of health related matter at Primary health in the State in fact finding shows that Kebbi is 72% of the PHC visited have access to clean water” he said.
“it was also noticed that there are inadequate health personnel at the PHC level and the progress of health budget in the State” he added.
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