KDSG Harps On Synergy Between Boards And Management
Kaduna State Government has stated that Governing Boards should provide policy direction and oversight but should not dabble into the day-to-day administration of their institutions. The Secretary to the State Government, Dr AbdulKadir Muázu Meyere who gave this general advice at the inauguration of the Governing Boards of four agencies, noted that ‘’a clear understanding […]
The Kaduna State Government has emphasized that governing boards should focus on setting policy direction and overseeing their respective institutions, without getting involved in day-to-day administration. Speaking at the inauguration of the boards of four agencies, the Secretary to the State Government, Dr AbdulKadir Muázu Meyere, stressed that maintaining a clear distinction between these roles is crucial for a successful tenure.
Dr Meyere inaugurated the Governing Boards of the Kaduna State Schools Quality Assurance Authority, the Kaduna State Media Corporation, the Kaduna State Scholarship and Loans Board, and the Kaduna State Livestock Regulatory Authority. He advised the boards to adhere to due process, abide by financial regulations, and uphold the highest standards of prudence and accountability in managing public resources.
Moreover, Dr Meyere cautioned against any conflicts between personal interests and the institution's wellbeing, and encouraged the boards to treat confidential matters with the utmost discretion. He urged collaboration with chiefs executives and staff, setting clear and measurable targets to assess performance, and channeling reports and requests through proper government structures for prompt attention.
The Governor's administration views the governing boards as vital to the transformative agenda. The Livestock Regulatory Authority is crucial for the development of a sector that supports livelihoods and holds significant investment potential. The Kaduna Media Corporation is tasked with informing, educating, and enlightening citizens, as well as portraying an accurate portrayal of Kaduna State.
The Schools Quality Assurance Authority and the Scholarship and Loans Board are directly linked to the government's focus on human capital development.
The 16-member Board of the Schools Quality Assurance Authority is led by Mr. Tanko Kokwain Baji, with the Director General as the secretary. Alhaji El Sa'ad Yakubu Lere is the Chairman of the Media Corporation's Governing Board, while Zubairu Balarabe Saminu, Binta Sai'du, and Habila Abel Adamu, along with the Managing Director and Director of Media and Citizen Engagement at the Information Ministry, are part of the board.
The Kaduna State Scholarship and Loans Board has Lawal Usman as Chairman, with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education as Vice Chairman, and the Executive Secretary as secretary. Members include Directors from various ministries and a representative from Zenith Bank.
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