Ministry forms review body over software purchase

Summary

The Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives, Federal Affairs and General Administration has formed a committee to review the purchase and use of software and hardware under its jurisdiction. The panel will inspect systems including NELIS, LRIMS and Mero Kitta and examine whether procurement followed the rules and whether public resources were misused.

Key Points
  • The ministry has formed a committee to review software and hardware purchases in agencies under its jurisdiction.
  • The panel will examine NELIS, LRIMS and Mero Kitta used by the Survey Department and the Department of Land Management and Archives.
  • It will assess the condition, quality, usefulness and procurement process of the equipment and software.
  • The committee will also look for possible irregularities or misuse of public resources and submit a report within seven days.
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