Kaduna govt okays gender responsive policy

The Kaduna State Government has adopted the Gender Responsive Public Procurement Policy, which was formulated in collaboration with UN Women and other stakeholders.

Ibraheem Musa, the Chief Press Secretary to Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani, made this known in a statement on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

Musa said the policy was adopted at the Kaduna State Executive Council meeting held at the Government House in Kaduna on Tuesday.

He stated: “The policy aligns with the governor’s economic empowerment programme as it aims to ensure inclusive economic growth by increasing the participation of women-owned and women-led businesses in public procurement.

“The Gender Responsive Public Procurement seeks to bridge the gender gap by enabling equitable economic participation of women-owned and women-led cooperatives.

“The policy mandates the inclusion of women in procurement committees and at least a woman should be included at the Directorate level in all procurement committees.”

The CPS further noted that the policy also gives women different waivers, adding that it grants complete waiver of registration fees for businesses that are 100% women-owned.

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Musa added: “The policy also provides for a 50% reduction in tender fees for enterprises that are 100% women-owned.

“The meeting also directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Kaduna State to adopt the policy in their procurement process as this would ensure equitable access and increased opportunities for women-owned businesses.

“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 Uba 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.”

Musa disclosed that each team would meet once a week and the chairman is expected to brief the governor on the resolutions of meetings.

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