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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Gov. Yusuf suspends KASCO MD over sale of govt grains

The managing director was suspended for alleged involvement in an inappropriate sale of grains belonging to the state government.

• September 13, 2023
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf [Photo Credit: Premium Times Nigeria]

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has ordered the immediate suspension of the managing director, Kano Agricultural Supply Company (KASCO), Tukur Minjibir, from office over alleged misconduct.

This is contained in a statement by his press secretary, Bature Dawakin-Tofa, in Kano on Wednesday.

Mr Yusuf directed the issuance of suspension in a letter dated September 12, conveyed by the Secretary to the State Government, Baffa Bichi.

The managing director was suspended for alleged involvement in an inappropriate sale of grains belonging to the state government.

Mr Minjibir was directed to hand over the affairs of the company to the most senior officer immediately, pending the outcome of the investigation.

(NAN)

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