A 2023 report from the Kano State Auditor-General disclosed a significant concern: a payment of ₦1.17 billion was made to "unknown suppliers" for powering streetlights in Kano’s capital. The report exposed that nearly 974,460 litres of diesel were supplied from May to September without any verifiable profiles, formal contracts, or engagement letters. Read more
Governance appears murky under the leadership transition from Abdullahi Ganduje to Abba Kabir Yusuf. The lack of documentation and accountability raises severe questions about financial management within the state. This case isn’t isolated; similar payments, like N882.98 million for fuel to unidentified companies, amplify the concerns around transparency.
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