..Accuses him of Misappropriation of funds
..Non- payment of salaries,
..Misuse of duty travel Allowances (DTA)
..Misappropriation of government funds
..One- man show approach
..Violation of Recruitment Procedures
..Questionable Payment of Ransom
..Bypassing Governance Structure
By Lola Seriki-Idahosa, Kaduna
Tracereporters –Anti Corruption Corps, Kaduna State has petition the Acting Managing Director of Bank of Agriculture Mr Alwan Ali Alhassan over misappropriation of funds and also called for his suspension.
The Director, Dr. Abdullah Maina Gimba, Anti Corruption Corps, kaduna state in a petition made available to Tracereporters in Kaduna, the petition was also copied to the office of the Vice President, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senate Committee Chairman on Agriculture, House Committee Chairman on Agriculture, DSS, and EFCC.
They alleged that the Acting MD has purchased a fleet of official vehicles worth over 250 million naira for personal and unofficial use.
The group alleged that despite receiving a substantial sum of N10 billion from the Federal government in 2022, he failed to utilize the funds, following the Bank’s budget.
The group also accused the Acting MD for non-payment of salaries from September to October.
The petitioners called for the constituting committee to thoroughly investigate the allegation they raised against the Ag. MD during his tenure.
Below is the full text of the Petition:
SUBJECT: URGENT PETITION AGAINST THE ACTING MANAGING
DIRECTOR OF BANK OF AGRICULTURE
The Honorable Minister,
Federal Ministry of Agriculture,
Abuja
Dear Sir,
RE: PETITION AGAINST THE ACTING MANAGING DIRECTOR. BANK
OF AGRICULTURE. MR ALW AN ALHASSAN
We submit this petition to draw your esteemed attention to the concerning
activities of the Acting Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA). Mr.
Alwan Ali Alhassan. We believe that immediate intervention is necessary 1o
address issues of ineptitude, financial misconduct. and high-handedness under his leadership.
Allegations and Concerns:
1. Financial Irregularities:
– Mr. Alwan Ali Alhassan has purportedly mismanaged funds, as evidenced by
the purchase of 2 fleet of official vehicles worth over 250 million naira for personal
and unofficial use.
2. Non-Payment of Salaries:
Under his leadership. the Bank has faced several financial mismanagement
fund to the non-payment of salaries for two consecutive months (September and
October)
3. Misuse of Duty Travel Allowances (DTA):
– There are reports of the Acting MD withdrawing substantial amounts under the guise of Duty Travel Allowances, especially during travels to his residences in Abuja and Kano.
4. Misappropriation of Government Funds:
– Despite receiving a substantial sum of 10 billion naira from the Federal
government in 2022, the MD allegedly failed to utilize the funds according to the Bank’s budget, warranting an investigation.
5. One-Man Show Approach:
– The Acting MD has allegedly undermined the Bank’s mission by running it as a one-man show, particularly in the disbursement of agricultural loans, sidelining
established procedures.
6. Violation of Recruitment Procedures:
The Acting MD is accused of violating recruitment procedures, bypassing
interviews and examinations in staff employments.
7. Questionable Payment of Ransom:
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-The Acting MD’s payment of a reported 100 million naira as ransom during a
kidnapping incident has raised questions about the source of such a substantial
amount.
8. Bypassing Governance Structure:
– Despite the existence of a Board and Executive Directors, the Acting MD has
allegedly bypassed the governance structure, contributing to high-handedness and
reckless decision-making.
Call to Action:
In light of these serious allegations and concerns, we implore the Federal Ministry of Agriculture to take urgent action:
1. Suspension and Investigation:
– Suspend Mr. Alwan Ali Alhassan from his position as Acting MD pending a
comprehensive investigation into the allegations raised.
2. Constitution of Investigative Committee:
Form a Committee to thoroughly investigate the financial and managerial
conduct of the Acting MD during his tenure.
3. Restoration of Governance Structure:
-Reinstate adherence to the established governance structure, involving the
Board and Executive Directors in decision-making processes.
We believe that a swift and thorough investigation is crucial to safeguard the
integrity and mission of the Bank of Agriculture. Your prompt attention to this
matter is paramount, and we trust that justice will be served.
Cc:
Office of the Vice President
Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation
– Minister for Finance
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CBN Governor
– Senate Committee Chairman on Agriculture
-House Committee Chairman on Agriculture
– Director. Department of State Services (DSS)
-Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman
– Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (1CPC)
Chairman
– Members of the Press (BBC, VOA, VON, DW Radio, Radio France International.,
TRT Hausa Radio, Daily Trust, Leadership, Blueprint, The Nation, Punch
Newspapers, Nigerian Tribune, Daily Champion, etc.)
Its important to note that the MD last year have gathered people from
various states across the Nation that loan will be distributed to them.
It’s Very unfortunate how our people from the villages use to sleep on the
streets. lt’s very unfortunate that forms were given to them with nothing
useful, majority of them couldn’t afford their transportation fees back to
their localities they turn-out to be beggars on the street, what a shame,
this act resulted to numerous insults on our Dear president Bola Ahmed
Tinubu.
People are say ing that he is a traitor, it is very unfortunate that
this incidents happened close to election, he gathered people and refused
them the money that they are due after everyone knew that money have
been given to him almost 10 billion naira he gave no one a single kobo.
Majority of the applicants have mate the criteria but he have been creating many stories. He is an enemy of this administration, he have deceived Nigerians despite the facts that agriculture is the root of our
economy. He is a traitor, incompetent, unqualified, an enemy of progress.
Signed By
The Director, Dr. Abdullah Maina Gimba, Anti Corruption Corps, kaduna state.
