Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has launched a probe into the alleged sale of the Nigerian Meat and Allied Products, NIMAP, Abattoir by the administration of former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
The facility, located at Chalawa Industrial Area, is a multi-billion naira investment constructed during the tenure of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
It was designed to create jobs and generate revenue for the state.
On Wednesday, the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Faruq Ibrahim, inaugurated an 11-man panel to investigate the alleged sale.
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He emphasised that the inquiry was necessary to safeguard public assets.
Speaking at the Cabinet Office, Ibrahim said the government had a duty to protect state infrastructure allegedly disposed of for selfish interests.
“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,” he declared.
The SSG explained that the committee must review all documents, agreements, and approvals relating to the transaction. He said the panel should also assess compliance with relevant laws and due process.
He further instructed the panel to identify the roles of individuals, organisations, or agencies involved in the alleged irregularities and to ensure the recovery of any lost funds or equipment.
“The committee should recommend possible legal, administrative, or disciplinary actions against those found culpable,” Ibrahim added.
He also directed the committee to verify the legality of the transaction, determine whether proper valuation was carried out, and suggest measures to prevent similar incidents in future.
According to Ibrahim, the committee is also expected to propose steps to facilitate the establishment of a modern meat processing plant that meets international standards.
The panel is chaired by Muhuyi Magaji Rimin-Gado, former head of the Kano State Anti-Corruption and Public Complaints Commission.
In his response, Rimin-Gado thanked the government for the confidence reposed in him and other members of the panel.
He assured that the committee would carry out its task with diligence and impartiality.
“We will approach this assignment without fear or favour. It is a call to service, and we shall handle it carefully,” Rimin-Gado said.
The committee has been given three weeks to submit its findings and recommendations to the state government.
