Sokoto Unravels N117bn Alleged Financial Infractions
The Sokoto State Judicial Commission of Inquiry has unraveled about N117 billion allegedly mismanaged by the immediate past administration in the state.
The commission’s Chairman, Justice Ma’azu Pindiga, disclosed this when he presented its fundings to Gov. Ahmad Aliyu on Tuesday in Sokoto.
J Pindiga said the commission had received 31 memoranda from the public, private institutions and individuals on alleged different infractions between 2015 to 2023.
He said the alleged infractions bordered disregard of procedures, non-compliance with laws and financial regulations as well as abuse of office by officials.
He added that 241 witnesses had testified before the commission and tendered many exhibits in conformity with referred terms adding that all were considered before arriving at the commission findings.
He highlighted that the commission had conducted all the sittings diligently in accordance with lawful provisions, constitutional guidelines and denied any witch-hunts or intimidations any any points.
Pindiga explained that the commission commenced its sitting on Aug. 7, 2023, with series of extensions after the initial two months period.
According to him, the commission has prepared its specific findings on five segments and proffered results and recommendations accordingly.
In his remark, Aliyu, commended the commission for its diligent work, stressing that it was constituted as result of inherited administrative decay and governance negligence as well as suspected mismanagement by the immediate past administration.
Aliyu refuted that the effort was to undermine the past government or witch-hunt its activities for any political reasons.
He stressed that the effort was aimed at safeguarding public funds and ensuring transparent dealings as promised during electioneering. Emefiele Complied with Buhari’s Directive on Naira Notes -Witness
