Borno government promises transparency in state finances
![1000 Naira notes](https://i1.wp.com/gazettengr.com/wp-content/uploads/1000-Naira-notes.png)
The Borno government says it is committed to the Open Government Partnership (OGP) to strengthen accountability, transparency, and citizens’ participation in governance.
Bum Munguno, the Agency for Coordination of Sustainable Development and Humanitarian Response executive secretary, disclosed this on Thursday.
Mr Munguno, who led the Borno delegation on a learning visit to Kaduna, said subscribing to the OGP was crucial for rebuilding the state after years of Boko Haram insurgency.
“Signing onto the OGP is very critical for us because you cannot preach and practice good governance without the voice of the people. However, the voice of the people can only be captured when you have open governance,” explained the Borno official. “We have seen OGP in practice in Kaduna state, and we want to key in to change our approach to governance.”
The OGP principle of co-creation and co-implementation of programmes by the government and the citizens would “significantly catch the aspiration and voices of the people in Borno,” he stressed.
“This will entrench the needed citizens’ participation in the governance process in the state,” added Mr Monguno.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
![Trevor Noah](https://i1.wp.com/gazettengr.com/wp-content/uploads/Trevor-Noah.png)
Showbiz
Trevor Noah to exit Daily Show after seven years as host
South-African stand-up comedian Trevor Noah has announced his exit from ‘The Daily Show’ after seven years as host.
![Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria Cui Jianchun](https://i1.wp.com/gazettengr.com/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot_20211123-092000_Chrome.jpg)
Economy
Nigeria-China bilateral trade hits $12 billion
Chinese ambassador to Nigeria Cui Jianchun says the China-Nigeria trade volume rose 7.1 per cent in the past year hitting $12 billion.
![Chief Timipre Sylva](https://i1.wp.com/gazettengr.com/wp-content/uploads/Chief-Timipre-Sylva-Minister-of-State-for-Petroleum-Resources.png)
Agriculture
Buhari regime seeks oil companies’ support to tackle energy poverty
Timipre Sylva called on local and international oil companies to work with the federal government to tackle energy poverty in Nigeria.
![Godwin Obaseki and Dan Orbhi](https://i1.wp.com/gazettengr.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_4122-2.jpg)
Hot news Home top
Edo PDP: Supreme Court dismisses Dan Orbhi’s suit
Messrs Obaseki and Orbhi have been at each other’s throats over who controls the party in Edo.
![](https://i1.wp.com/gazettengr.com/wp-content/uploads/MASARI-BUS-1.jpg)
Economy
Governor Masari paid N50 million debt of KSTA: Official
KSTA says it has settled the N50 million debt and other liabilities it inherited and purchased additional buses in the last four years.
![Climate change](https://i1.wp.com/gazettengr.com/wp-content/uploads/Climate-change.png)
Africa
Group seeks compensation for Africa from west for worsening global warming
The African Youth Assembly called for compensation for Africa from wealthier nations from the west to mitigate climate change.