By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano
Kano state Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf has constituted an 11-member panel to investigate the alleged sale of the Nigerian Meat and Allied Products (NIMAP) Abattoir by the immediate-past Governor, Dr. 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 services that generate revenue and create job opportunities, and 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 the 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 the former Chairman of the state Anti-Corruption Agency, Bar. Muhuyi Magagi Rimin-Gado was directed to recover public assets and recommend punitive measures against an individual found capable of 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 favour.
” 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 remarks, Chairman of the Committee, Barr. Rimin-Gado applauded the selection of members of the Committee and assured them of the commitment to deliver.
Rimin Gado further hinted that the investigation will be conducted diligently without “fear or favour,” 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 secretaries.
The committee is expected to submit its report within three weeks.
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