{"id":152398,"date":"2025-02-23T08:59:34","date_gmt":"2025-02-23T07:59:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/ngos-genuinely-serving-public-good-should-have-no-concerns-regarding-profiling-integrity-group"},"modified":"2025-02-26T23:18:49","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T22:18:49","slug":"ngos-genuinely-serving-public-good-should-have-no-concerns-regarding-profiling-integrity-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/ngos-genuinely-serving-public-good-should-have-no-concerns-regarding-profiling-integrity-group","title":{"rendered":"NGOs genuinely serving public good should have no concerns regarding profiling \u2013 Integrity Group"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) Integrity Group has called on the Kano State Government to intensify the profiling of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) operating in the state to ensure their activities align with cultural, religious, and traditional values.<\/p>\n<p>This was contained in a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Dr. Abraham Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>According to the statement, the group emphasized that NGOs genuinely committed to serving the public good should not fear increased scrutiny.<\/p>\n<p>The group expressed concerns over the activities of some NGOs, particularly one allegedly promoting LGBT campaigns.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLegitimate NGOs that genuinely seek to serve the public good should have no concerns regarding profiling,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAny resistance to such measures raises concerns about potential ulterior motives, including the mismanagement of funds, ideological subversion, or activities detrimental to societal stability.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Sunday stressed that profiling NGOs is essential for accountability, transparency, and national security, adding that it would help maintain records of their activities, funding sources, leadership, and compliance with laws.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGiven the importance of preserving these fundamental aspects of the Kano community, profiling NGOs is not just a necessity but a responsibility of the Kano State Government,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>The group cited international frameworks supporting NGO regulations, including the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendations, United Nations Security Council Resolutions, the USA PATRIOT Act, and Nigeria\u2019s Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Sunday also defended the appointment of Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya as a commissioner in Kano State, noting that opposition to his nomination may be linked to concerns that heightened NGO profiling could expose organizations with hidden agendas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) Integrity Group has called on the Kano State Government to intensify the profiling of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) operating in the state to ensure their activities align with cultural, religious, and traditional values. This was contained in a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Dr. Abraham Sunday. 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