The governor expressed shock and vowed to punish whoever was involved in the scandalous act of diverting the palliative food items consisting of maize and rice
“A person must be a member of a political party before he can be sponsored for an election.”
Former Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso’s administration initiated the project.
Mr Yusuf gave the order during a surprise assessment visit to the hospital.
The governor had earlier appointed 94 special assistants, thus bringing the total number to 145 aides.
Only five women were among the 94 newly appointed aides announced by the governor.
The governor says he plans to equip the teaching hospital, established for training medical professionals, with modern facilities.
The managing director was suspended for alleged involvement in an inappropriate sale of grains belonging to the state government.
The governor said the contract was awarded during the second tenure of former Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso’s administration.
“As a concerned governor, I am disheartened to see our dear people of Kano suffering as a result of an unjustified fuel hike, and the situation must be stopped right away.”
