FORMER Kano State governor and immediate past APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, is facing fresh scrutiny as the Kano State Government has launched an investigation into the alleged illegal sale of the multi-billion naira Nigerian Meat and Allied Products (NIMAP) Abattoir located in Chalawa Industrial Area.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has constituted an 11-member panel to probe the transaction, which allegedly saw the massive facility—built under the administration of former governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso auctioned off under Ganduje’s watch.
The NIMAP abattoir, sitting on expansive land and designed to provide multiple services that would generate revenue and create jobs, has long been considered a critical economic infrastructure in Kano.
Its reported disposal has triggered widespread outcry, with many accusing the former administration of short-changing the state for personal gains.
Inaugurating the committee at the Cabinet Office on Wednesday, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Umar Faruq Ibrahim, stressed that the probe was necessary to hold the past administration accountable and to protect the state’s assets.
“This administration has a responsibility to safeguard public infrastructure illegally auctioned for selfish interest,” Ibrahim declared.
He explained that the panel is mandated to review all documents, agreements, and approvals relating to the sale of the abattoir, verify whether due process was followed in valuation and price fixing, and recover all assets or funds lost in the transaction.
The SSG further directed the committee to determine the roles of individuals and organizations involved, recommend punitive measures against those found culpable, and suggest reforms to prevent future abuse of state property.
“The committee is also expected to propose steps toward establishing a modern meat processing plant that meets international standards,” he added.
The investigation panel is chaired by Barr. Muhuyi Magaji Rimin-Gado, former Chairman of the Kano State Anti-Corruption and Public Complaints Commission, renowned for his anti-graft activism.
Other members include: 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.
In his response, Rimin-Gado thanked the governor for the confidence reposed in the members, pledging that the investigation would be carried out with integrity.
“We will discharge this responsibility without fear, favor, or affection. This is a call to service, and we will handle it diligently,” he assured.
The committee has been given three weeks to complete its assignment and submit a comprehensive report with findings and recommendations.
This probe adds to a string of corruption allegations trailing Ganduje’s administration. The former governor has faced multiple calls for investigation over questionable contracts, alleged land sales, and other asset disposals.
For Governor Yusuf, who has vowed to recover public property allegedly mismanaged or sold under his predecessor, the abattoir probe underscores his administration’s campaign for transparency and accountability in Kano State.