Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has directed immediate suspension of the Managing Director, Kano Agricultural Supply Company (KASCO) Dr. Tukur Dayyabu Minjibir over alleged involvement in an inappropriate sale of grains belonging to the state government.
Good Evening Nigeria reports that the Governor directed the issuance of suspension in a letter dated 12th September, 2023, as conveyed in a statement by the Secretary to the Kano State Government Dr. Abdullahi Baffa Bichi.
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Bichi, while reassuring the Governor’s commitment of fighting corruption, said: “the Managing Director is suspended for alleged involvement in an inappropriate sale of grains belonging to Kano State Government.
“Dr. Dayyabu is directed to handover the affairs of the company to the most senior officer immediately pending the outcome of further investigation.”
Good Evening Nigeria also reports that Dr. Dayyabu was just appointed as head of KASCO by the Governor in July.
He succeeded Bala Mohammed, who is currently facing trial in court over the alleged diversion of over N4 billion in grants into private accounts.