*Photo: Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf*
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has ordered the immediate suspension of the Managing Director, of Kano Agricultural Supply Company (KASCO) Dr. Tukur Dayyabu Minjibir.
Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor disclosed this in a statement.
He said the action was part of the Governor’s commitment to fighting corruption.
Dawakin Tofa added that “The Governor directed the issuance of suspension in a letter dated 12th September, 2023 conveyed by the Secretary to the Kano State Government Dr. Abdullahi Baffa Bichi.
“The Managing Director is suspended for alleged involvement in an inappropriate sale of grains belonging to the 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.”