By Nasir Shuaibu (Bauchi State Correspondent)
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has pledged his administration's commitment towards deepening transparency and accountability in governance through Open Government Partnership (OGP) in the State.
Mohammed made the statement during the launching of the 2023-2025 OPG at the Exco chamber, Government House in Bauchi. He noted with the Open Government Partnership, citizens will be engaged in addition to being close to the government.
According to Mohammed, his administration has zero tolerance for corruption and indolence, hence the need for agencies and ministries to ensure that the etiquettes of civil service are respected.
Earlier speaking, the Co-chairman of the OGP, and the Secretary of the State Government, Barrister Ibrahim Kashim who applauded Governor Bala's exemplary leadership, said the OGP action plan is a partnership between the federal government, states and other developmental partners to ensure citizens' engagement in governance.
NIGERIAN NEWSLEADER Newspaper Correspondent reports that with the luncheon of the 2023-2025, the people of the state are expected to witness unprecedented development in the areas of health, education and empowerment in the State. NNL.