Africa-Press – Nigeria. The Jigawa State Open Government Partnership, OGP, has unveiled its final Strategic Action Plan III (SAP III), with a strong focus on improving access to justice and ensuring faster prosecution of Gender-Based Violence, GBV, cases in the state.
The new plan, developed in collaboration with the Jigawa State Government and the UKaid-funded Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement, PACE, seeks to strengthen transparency, accountability, and service delivery across key sectors while prioritizing justice reforms and gender inclusion.
Speaking at the event, the OGP Co-Chair (Non-State Actors), Comrade Isah Mustapha, said the plan was adopted during a two-day review and validation workshop supported by PACE.
He noted that one of the key objectives of SAP III is to enhance institutional mechanisms for the timely prosecution and adjudication of GBV cases through improved coordination among justice sector agencies.
“The Access to Justice component aims to reduce case delays and strengthen mechanisms for handling GBV cases. It will ensure survivors receive timely justice and that institutions work together more effectively to improve civil justice delivery,” Mustapha said.
He added that SAP III covers five major thematic areas: Fiscal Transparency and Accountability, Anti-Corruption, Access to Justice, Climate Action, and Service Delivery, each designed to promote openness and inclusive governance in the state.
According to him, the plan also integrates climate resilience, renewable energy adoption, and sustainable financing into state policies to address environmental challenges such as flooding and drought.
On fiscal transparency, Mustapha explained that the plan encourages citizen participation in budgeting and procurement processes to ensure efficient project implementation in sectors including health, education, agriculture, livestock, water resources, and transportation.
“The ultimate goal is to make governance more transparent, responsive, and accountable to citizens, especially women and vulnerable groups who often face barriers to accessing justice and social services,” he added.
Comrade Mustapha expressed optimism that the effective implementation of SAP III would not only advance transparency and good governance but also strengthen justice delivery systems to protect the rights of women and survivors of gender-based violence in Jigawa State.
He commended the Jigawa State Government and PACE for their continued partnership and commitment to open governance, describing SAP III as a milestone in the state’s journey toward inclusive and accountable governance.
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