The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting fairness, transparency, and justice in governance, in line with the principles of the Ombudsman institution.
The Executive Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Saidu Yahaya, made the pledge on Thursday during the 2025 Ombudsman Day Celebration held in Kano.
Yahaya said the event was more than a ceremonial gathering, describing it as a moment for reflection, renewal, and reaffirmation of the collective responsibility to ensure fairness and accountability in public administration.
He said the theme of the event, “Empowering Voices and Resolving Challenges,” reflected the importance of listening to citizens, valuing their feedback, and addressing their concerns without fear or favour.
“A government is most effective when it listens to its people, values their feedback, and provides just solutions to their concerns,” Yahaya said.
The chairman described the Ombudsman as the “conscience of governance,” serving as a bridge between authority and the governed, a defender of fairness, and a protector of citizens’ rights.
According to him, the Commission’s mandate extends beyond investigating complaints or exposing corruption, as it also seeks to restore dignity to the ordinary citizen and promote ethical governance.
“Through advocacy, investigation, and preventive measures, we aim to build a system where honesty is rewarded and fairness becomes the norm rather than the exception,” he added.
The chairman commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and good governance.
He said the PCACC, under the governor’s leadership, had continued to strengthen public institutions and align with the administration’s vision of building a just and corruption-free state.
“The PCACC remains a proud partner in this reform journey, complementing the government’s efforts to build a state where justice thrives and corruption finds no refuge.
“Democracy without accountability is incomplete, and authority without fairness is unsustainable,” Yahaya said.
He further noted that empowering citizens’ voices and resolving challenges through dialogue and lawful redress would help strengthen public trust in institutions.
Yahaya urged participants to use the event to renew their commitment to building a transparent and people-centred society.
Earlier, Governor Yusuf, represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Umar Faruk, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and good governance in line with the ideals of the Ombudsman institution.
Yusuf said the theme reflected his administration’s policy of inclusion, dialogue, and responsiveness aimed at strengthening trust between government and citizens.
The governor described the Ombudsman as a vital pillar of democracy that ensures justice, fairness, and the responsible use of public power.
He reiterated his government’s zero-tolerance stance on corruption and assured that the PCACC would continue to operate independently.