Kaduna State government has adopted the gender responsive public procurement policy, which was formulated in collaboration with the UN women and other stakeholders.
The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Uba Sani, Malam Ibraheem Musa disclosed that the policy was adopted at the State Executive Council meeting which held at the Council Chambers of Sir Kashim Ibrahim House in Kaduna.
He said policy aligns with the Governor’s economic empowerment programme which aims at ensuring inclusive economic growth by increasing the participation of women-owned and women-led businesses in public procurement.
Musa mentioned that the gender responsive public procurement seeks to bridge the gender gap by enabling equitable economic participation of women-owned and women-led cooperatives.
He further stated that the policy mandates the inclusion of women in procurement committees and also.suggests that at least a woman should be included at the Directorate level in all procurement committees.
The Chief Press Secretary explained that the policy also gives women different waivers, adding that, it grants complete waiver of registration fees for businesses that are 100% women-owned.
“The policy also provides for a 50% reduction in tender fees for enterprises that are 100% women-owned,’’ he clarified.
The meeting also directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Kaduna State to adopt the policy in their procurement process as it would ensure equitable access and increased opportunities for women-owned businesses.
Musa further stated that the State Executive Council also approved the establishment of five sector strategic teams for the purpose of enhancing coordination and synergy amongst Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Government.
“The Teams are expected to achieve a more effective governance and delivery of programs and projects in line with Governor Sani’s seven point agenda. They would be headed by senior government officials.”
“The Teams include the Rural Transformation and Urban Development Sector Strategic Team, Human Capital Development and Social Investment Sector Strategic Team, Governance and Institutions Sector Strategic Team, Economic Development and Monitoring Sector Strategic Team as well as the Peace , Security and Public Safety Strategic Team,’’ he added.
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