Yusuf Suspends KASCO MD over Unauthorised Sales of Grains

Ahmad Sorondinki in Kano

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has suspended the Managing Director of Kano Agricultural Supply Company (KASCO), Dr. Tukur Dayyabu Minjibir, over alleged sales of maize without the authorisation by the state government.

Minjibir was alleged to have sold the maize belonging to the state government, which was meant to be distributed as palliatives to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal, but single-handedly sold it at a subsidised price without the consent of the governor.

A letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abdullahi Bichi, explained that the suspension was part of the government’s effort to ensure zero tolerance for corruption among civil servants and government appointees.

“As part of his commitment to fighting corruption, Governor Yusuf has directed the immediate suspension of the Managing Director, Kano Agricultural Supply Company (KASCO), Dr. Tukur Minjibir.

“The governor directed the issuance of suspension in a letter dated September 12, 2023, conveyed by the SSG, Dr. Abdullahi Bichi.”

The managing director was suspended for alleged involvement in an inappropriate sale of grains belonging to the Kano State Government.

Minjibir had been directed to hand over the affairs of the company to the most senior officer immediately pending the outcome of further investigation.