Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has denied any knowledge of alleged diversion of about N10 million from each of the 44 local government accounts to a company called Novomed for the purchase of medical supplies.
Governor Yusuf who replied a whistle blower, Dr. Bello Galadanci, said his administration has zero tolerance for corruption by blocking leakages which can led to the misuse of public funds.
Galadanci who is also a content creator on social media, who had been revealing alleged corrupt practices of some Nigerian leaders, alleged that the state government did not follow due process while awarding the contract to the Novomed.
In a joint statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Baba Dantiye and the Governor’s Spokesman, Sunusi Bature on Sunday, said Governor Yusuf ordered immediate investigation into the matter.
“The Governor therefore directed the Executive Chairman, Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), Muhyi Magaji, to immediatly investigate the allegation and report the outcome for further necessary action.”
“The governor denied any knowledge of the said contract to have been recently awarded for the supply of drugs to 44 local government councils of the state.” the statement added.
Governor Yusuf also urged the good people of Kano state to exercise patience pending the outcome of the investigation.
Bello Galadanci, had alleged that 44 local governments in the state have been instructed to pay N10 million to a company called Novomed for the purchase of medical supplies.
He further revealed that the company is owned by one Musa Garba Kwankwaso, a relation of Rabiu Kwankwaso, the leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP
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