Gov. Yusuf investigates Ganduje’s sale of Kano meat company

By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano

Kano state Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has constituted 11-member panel to investigate the alleged sale of Nigerian Meat and Allied Products (NIMAP) Abattoir, by his predecessor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.

Our Correspondent gathered that the multi-billion Naira facility occupying vast land, situated at Chalawa Industrial Area, built by the administration of former Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, was designed to render multiple service that generate revenue and create job opportunity, was said to have been auctioned by Ganduje.

Inaugurating the committee on Wednesday, at the Cabinet Office, Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Umar Faruq Ibrahim said, “the investigation is imperative to hold immediate past administration accountable.”

The SSG who inaugurated the Committee on behalf of the Governor, insisted that, “the present administration has the responsibility to protect critical infrastructure of the state illegally auctioned for selfish interest.”

Faruq pointed out that the investigative panel headed by former Chairman of Kano state Anti-Corruption Agency, Bar. Muhuyi Magagi Rimin-Gado, was directed to recover public assets, and recommend punitive measures against individual found capable in the “dastardly” act.

According to him, “the government urged the panel to discharge the entrusted responsibility in the overall interest of justice, and equity but without fear or favor.

” The committee is mandated to probe the circumstances surrounding the sale of the land and equipment in the Nigerian Meat and Allied Products (NIMAP) Abattoir.

” You are to review all documents, agreements and approval if any related to the transaction, and assess the level of compliance with relevant laws and due process.

“The committee is also expected to determine the roles and culpability of individuals, organizations, or government agencies involved in the despicable act, recover any public funds, assets, or equipment lost in the process.

“Recommend possible legal, administrative, or disciplinary actions or measures against those found culpable, Verify the legality of the transactions and assess whether due process was followed in the valuation and price fixing.

“Suggest any other measures which in the opinion of the committee could prevent future similar occurrence. And propose steps to facilitate the establishment of a modern meat processing plant that meets international standards.”

In his remarks, Chairman of the Committee, Barr. Rimin-Gado, applauded the selection of members of the Committee, and assured for the commitment to deliver.

Rimin Gado, further hinted that the investigation will be conducted diligently without, “fear or favor,” adding that the call to service must be uplifted.

Other members of the committee are Humanitarian Affairs Commissioner, Alhaji Adamu Aliyu Kibiya; Alhaji Nasiru Inuwa Wada (Magajin Garin Kano); Special Adviser/Constitutional Matters, Barrister Aminu Hussain; Muhammad Yusuf Danduwa; Barrister Hamza Nuhu Dantani; Alhaji Muhammad Aminu Inuwa; Bar. Amina Umar Garba; Bar. Bashir Sabiu; and Abdulkadir Shehu of the Office of the Head of Civil Service, serving as secretary.

The committee is expected to submit its report within three weeks.