Kano group backs scrutiny of foreign-funded NGOs over security concerns

Kano Concerned Citizens’ Initiative (KCCI) has thrown its weight behind the move to scrutinise the operations of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) being funded by foreign-based agencies in the state to purge the state against global security threats.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Ahmed Aminu, a copy of which was made available to the press in Kano.

KCCI stated that there is an urgent need to verify the motives and sources of funding of NGOs in Kano, considering the recent revelation by a US Congressman that alleged USAID’s funding of Boko Haram.

However, the KCCI added that the group has been following with a keen sense of responsibility the activities of various NGOs, especially those with foreign connections, after the revelation of security concerns raised against USAID.

Alhaji Aminu then recalled that “The recent revelation in the US Congress of the allegation of USAID’s funding of Boko Haram raises deep concern over the activities of NGOs that have connections with foreign aid agencies.

“Our people are vulnerable and have become prey to exploitation by the activities of these NGOs, largely because of bad governance which has links to economic programmes imposed by globalists.

“Our society cannot remain indifferent to all forms of exploitation and propagation of values, especially on LGBTQ+, by these agents of globalists that are hostile to our faith.”

KCCI said further: “It is in this light that we welcome the move by the Kano State Government to sanitise the activities of NGOs.

The high-powered committee charged to investigate and document sources of funding, nature of activities, areas of intervention, and operational methods with a view to recommending a regulatory framework that aligns with the state’s vision and development goals.

“These are long overdue as Kano State should not remain an open field for testing ideas by the globalists because the state sets the pulse of the entire Northern Nigeria. We commend the state government for this bold initiative,” Aminu said.

The group pledged its willingness to make necessary contributions towards the success of the committee, therefore calling on all citizens of Kano State to give the committee the support and cooperation it deserves in the patriotic endeavour to rid the state of impending threats.

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