Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Wednesday inaugurated an 11-member committee to investigate the alleged sale of Nigerian Meat and Allied Products (NIMAP) Abattoir, by the administration of ex-Governor Abdullahi Ganduje.
The multi-billion facility at Chalawa Industrial Area, built by the administration of Rabiu Kwankwaso, was designed to render multiple services capable of generating revenue and create job opportunities, was said to have been auctioned by Ganduje.
Read also: Alleged Murder: Court Orders Psychiatric Assessment On Suspect, Hafsat Suraj
Inaugurating the committee on behalf of the governor at the Cabinet Office, the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Faruq Ibrahim said the investigation is imperative to hold immediate past administration accountable.
According to him, 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, Muhuyi Rimin-Gado was mandated to recover public assets, and recommend punitive measures against individuals found capable in the “dastardly” act.
The government 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.
Read also: 3,148 voting points, settlements converted to substantive polling units in Kano, says INEC
“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.” SSG noted.
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.
Read also: Northern Senators To Address Lopsidednes in 2024 Budget, Relocation Of Federal Agencies
Some of the committee members include Humanitarian Affairs Commissioner, Adamu Kibiya, Maganin Garin Kano, Alhaji Nasiru Inuwa Wada and Special Adviser/Constitutional Matters, Barrister Aminu Hussain and Abdulkadir Shehu, office of Head of Civil Service as Secretary of the committee.
The committee has three weeks within which to submit its report to the government.
