Kano state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has constituted an 11-member panel to investigate the alleged sale of multi–billion–naira Nigerian Meat and Allied Products (NIMAP) Abattoir, by ex-governor Abdullahi Ganduje administration.
It will be recalled that the facility occupying vast land situated at Chalawa Industrial Area, built by the administration of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, was designed to render multiple services that generate revenue and create job opportunities was said to have been auctioned by Ganduje.
While inaugurating the committee at the Cabinet Office, Secretary to the State Government, Umar Faruq Ibrahim, said the investigation is imperative to hold the immediate past administration accountable.
The SSG who inaugurated the committee on behalf of the governor, insisted the present administration has the responsibility to protect the 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 Magagi Rimin-Gado, was directed to recover public assets, and recommend punitive measures against individuals found capable of the dastardly act.”
He then urged the panel to discharge the entrusted responsibility in the overall interest of justice and equity, but without fear or favour.
The SSG added that, “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 approvals, 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, organisations, 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.”
In his response, the Chairman of the Committee, Rimin-Gad,o applauded the selection of members of the committee and assured the commitment of the members to deliver.
The anti-graft crusader hinted that the investigation will be conducted diligently without “fear or favour or affection”, adding that the call to service will be handled carefully.
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, Barrister Amina Umar Garba, Barrister Bashir Sabiu, with 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.
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