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| Forum of Progressive Academics Endorses Kano NGOs' Profiling | Newskeeper |
By Muhammad Salisu
The Forum of Progressive Academics, a renowned organization comprising members from tertiary institutions in Kano State, has thrown its weight behind the establishment of a High-Powered Committee on Profiling NGOs, CBOS, and Development Partners.
According to the forum, this move is a crucial step towards enhancing security and development in Kano State.
In a statement issued to newsmen on Thursday in Kano, the forum's president, Dr. Abubakar Isa Abubakar, emphasized the importance of regulating NGOs and development partners operating in the state.
"While NGOs and donor organizations are vital in driving development, some have been exploited for purposes that conflict with the state's core values," he noted.
Dr. Abubakar highlighted the risks posed by rogue entities, citing examples of how certain organizations have been misused to advance agendas that undermine peace and stability.
"The manipulation of civic space by a few unscrupulous organizations has been a long-standing concern," he added.
The secretary general of the forum, Dr. Mustapha Mukhtar, stressed that the committee aims to ensure accountability, transparency, and alignment with the state's development goals. "By profiling these organizations and scrutinizing their funding sources, we can mitigate the risks posed by rogue entities," he explained.
The committee's powers to shut down organizations engaged in suspicious activities and investigate unethical practices will send a strong message to those seeking to exploit the system.
"This initiative will safeguard our shared values of peace, unity, and prosperity, ultimately promoting sustainable progress within Kano and beyond," Dr. Abubakar said.
The forum believes that the successful implementation of the committee will not only enhance security in Kano but also set a vital example for other regions and countries.
"We recognize that strategic and proactive oversight is more important than ever in today's world," Dr. Mukhtar noted.
Accordingly, the establishment of the committee is seen as a necessary measure to regulate both foreign and domestic entities operating within the state. "We must ensure that organizations operating in Kano uphold the state's religious and moral values," Dr. Abubakar emphasized.
As the committee begins its work, the forum urges all stakeholders to support its efforts. "We must work together to ensure that Kano State remains a secure and stable environment," Dr. Abubakar stressed.
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