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The Kaduna State House of Assembly's ad-hoc committee, investigating the financial activities of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai's administration, has indicted him and key cabinet members for alleged corruption in contract awards and the management of both domestic and foreign loans.

The committee, chaired by Henry Danjuma, presented its findings, revealing evidence of multiple corruption cases across government ministries, departments, and agencies from May 29, 2015, to May 29, 2023.

The Assembly recommended several actions, including:

- Withdrawing IGR Account: Kaduna Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) to withdraw its Internally Generated Revenue account from Zenith Bank, seeking a refund of funds from a purportedly illegal guarantee.

- Investigating Finance Commissioners: Referring state finance commissioners and accountant generals from the specified period to law enforcement for thorough investigation.

- Suspending Finance Commissioner: Suspension of current finance commissioner Shizzer Bada for investigation into the ministry's activities.

- Investigating El-Rufai Referring Nasir El-Rufai to anti-corruption agencies for investigation and prosecution for allegedly plunging the state into unjustified debts, diverting funds, and money laundering.

 

Additional recommendations included investigating various officials, such as:

 

- KADIRS Chairmen (2018-2023)

- SUBEB Chairman and Pension Bureau Executive Secretary from the specified period

- Managing Directors of Kaduna Market Development and Management Company Ltd

- Coordinator of Kaduna State Government’s Irrigation Programmes

- Ms. Dolapo Popoola (former KAPSCO Managing Director)

- Mr. Muyiwa Adekeye (Special Adviser on Media and Communication)

- Managing Directors of Kaduna Roads Agency (KADRA), except Engineer Amina Ja’afar Ladan.

The Assembly declared loans obtained without due process as non-binding and directed contractors to refund N36.35 billion for uncompleted work and overpayments. El-Rufai's former Senior Adviser, Jimmy Lawal, was also indicted for introducing dubious companies and diverting project funds, warranting further investigation.