Gov. Yusuf Constitutes Panel To Investigate Ganduje’s Sales Of Multi-billion Naira Abattoir
By Abdullahi Yusuf
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has constituted an 11-member panel to investigate the alleged sold of Nigerian Meat and Allied Products (NIMAP) Abattoir, by ex-Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje administration.
The multi-billion facility occupying vast land situated at Chalawa Industrial Area, built by the administration of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso was designed to render multiple service that generates revenue and creates job opportunity was said to have been auctioned by the Ganduje administration.
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,said the present administration has 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 Barr. Muhuyi Magagi Rimin-Gado, was directed to recover public asset and recommend punitive measures against individual found capable in the “dastardly” act.
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.” SSG noted.
Responding, Chairman of the Committee, Barr. Rimin-Gado applauded the selection of members of the committee while assured the commitment of the members to deliver.
The anti-graft crusader hinted that the investigation will be conducted diligently without “fear or favor or affection”, adding 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.