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The Kano State panel investigating the alleged sale and destruction of the Nigerian Meat and Allied Products (NIMAP) abattoir has revealed shocking findings.
Committee chairman, Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado revealed this to newsmen on Tuesday in Kano.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf had set up the 11-member panel last week to look into the alleged illegal disposal of the multi-billion-naira project, which was established over 35 years.
Investigations would look into alleged mishandling of the abbatoir under Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje administration.
Speaking to reporters at the site, Muhuyi said the committee was tasked with finding out how the facility’s buildings and machines disappeared.
“We have gone round and found only the remains of what used to be an executive project. This place was designed to process meat and blood for fish farming, to boost hygiene and economic activities in Kano. Unfortunately, what we see today is monumental destruction of unimaginable magnitude,” he said.
According to him, some of the machines, imported from abroad and valued at more than N20 billion, were either vandalized or unlawfully sold. Parts of the abattoir’s land, he added, were carved out and allegedly auctioned or given away to individuals.
“Our investigation focuses on two key issues: who destroyed the structures and where the equipment has gone.”
According to him, some buyers have been traced and efforts are ongoing to recover what can be recovered.
He noted that the abattoir was originally established to promote halal meat production for both local use and export, positioning Kano as a hub for investors, particularly from Arab nations.
Muhuyi assured that the probe would be carried out thoroughly, without fear or favor,” and that clear recommendations would be submitted to the government.
The committee’s final report is expected to name those responsible for the damage and give guidance on recovering and safeguarding state-owned assets in the future.
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