Kano gov denies knowledge of drugs supply to 44 LGAs

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By Aminu Garko

18 August 2024   |   7:04 am

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano has denied knowledge of the contract said to have been recently awarded for the supply of drugs to 44 local government areas (LGA) of the state. This is contained in a statement jointly signed by the Commissioner for Information, Baba Dantiye and the Director-General, Media and Publicity to Yusuf, Mr…

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano has denied knowledge of the contract said to have been  recently awarded for the supply of drugs to 44 local government areas (LGA) of the stateGovernor Abba Yusuf of Kano has denied knowledge of the contract said to have been recently awarded for the supply of drugs to 44 local government areas (LGA) of the state

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano has denied knowledge of the contract said to have been recently awarded for the supply of drugs to 44 local government areas (LGA) of the state.

This is contained in a statement jointly signed by the Commissioner for Information, Baba Dantiye and the Director-General, Media and Publicity to Yusuf, Mr Sanusi Bature, issued in Kano on Sunday.

It said, ”The Governor, therefore, directed the Executive Chairman, Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) to immediately investigate the allegation and report the outcome for further necessary action.”

Yusuf also urged the good people of the state to exercise patience pending the outcome of the investigation.

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Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano has denied knowledge of the contract said to have been recently awarded for the supply of drugs to 44 local government areas (LGA) of the state. This is contained in a statement jointly signed by the Commissioner for Information, Baba Dantiye and the Director-General, Media and Publicity to Yusuf, Mr…

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