Kano Govt probes Ganduje over sale of abattoir
The Kano State Government has initiated a probe over the sale of the multi-billion naira Nigerian Meat and Allied Products (NIMAP) Abattoir, by the administration of former Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje.
Alhaji Umar Ibrahim, the Secretary to the State Government, inaugurated the 11-man committee to investigate the sale of the facility at Chalawa Industrial Area, built by the administration of former Gov. Rabiu Kwankwaso.
Speaking at the ceremony, Ibrahim said the probe was to hold immediate past administration accountable.
He said that the present administration had the responsibility to protect critical infrastructure of the state illegally auctioned for selfish interest.
He said the investigation panel headed by former Chairman of the state Anti-Corruption Agency, Muhuyi Rimin-Gado was mandated to recover public assets, and recommend punitive measures against individuals found capable in the “dastardly” act.
Ibrahim urged the panel to discharge to discharge its esponsibility 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, and 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 occurrences. And propose steps to facilitate the establishment of a modern meat processing plant that meets international standards,” he added.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the Committee, Barr. Rimin-Gado applauded the selection of members of the committee while assuring the commitment of the members to deliver.
He said that the investigation will be conducted diligently without “fear or favor or affection”, adding the call to service will be handled carefully.
Some of the committee members included Humanitarian Affairs Commissioner, Adamu Kibiya, Maganin Garin Kano, Alhaji Nasiru Inuwa Wada and Special Adviser/Constitutional Matters, Aminu Hussain and Abdulkadir Shehu, office of Head of Civil Service as Secretary of the committee.
The committee had three weeks within which to submit its report.
Kano Govt probes Ganduje over sale of abattoir
