KANO State Governor has directed the Executive Chairman, Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) to immediatly investigate the reported contract for supply of drugs to 44 Local Government Councils of the state by Novomed.
This was disclosed in a statement jointly signed by the Commissioner for Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye and Director General, Media and Publicity to the Governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, made available to News Point Nigeria, Sunday.
It could be recalled that, popular social media government critic, Muhammad Bello aka Dan Bello released a video accusing the Kano state government of issuing a contract of medical supply to Novomed, a company owned by a relative of NNPP leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, without due process.
But according to the statement, the governor has no knowledge of the alleged contract and has ordered an immediate probe into the matter.
See full statement below:
PRESS STATEMENT
GOV. YUSUF DENIES KNOWLEDGE OF MEDICAL SUPPLY CONTRACT TO 44 LGAs
Gov. Abba K. Yusuf of Kano State has denied knowledge of the contract said to have been recently awarded for the supply of drugs to 44 Local Government Councils of the state.
This was contained in a statement jointly signed by the Commissioner of Information Baba Halilu Dantiye and Director General, Media and Publicity to the Governor Mr. Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa and made available to Journalists in Kano.
The Governor therefore directed the Executive Chairman, Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) to immediatly investigate the allegation and report the outcome for further necessary action.
Gov. Yusuf also urged the good people of Kano State to exercise patience pending the outcome of the investigation.
Signed:
Baba Halilu Dantiye, MON, mni, Hon. Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs.
Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Spokesperson to the Executive Governor of Kano State