We won’t spare perpetrators of grains adulteration in Dawanau market – Kano govt

From Mustapha Adamu, Kano

The Kano State Government has fired a stern warning against adulteration of grains in Dawanau grain market in the state.

The practice has raised public concern and pose threat to general well-being of the people in the state.

Speaking at a stakeholders meeting in the market in Kano on Wednesday, Commissioner for Commerce, Industries, Trade, and Investment, Alhaji Shehu Wada Sagagi, issues the stern warning, emphasizing that no perpetrator would be spared.

Sagagi warned that anyone found engaging in such practices would face severe consequences.

 “The government will not spare anyone found adulterating grains in this market. Adulteration is prohibited in Islam.

“Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has sent me to deliver this message to you that he will not condone adulteration. Anybody found wanting would fave the wrath of the law,” he warned.

Sagagi also emphasized that the government would provide necessary support to enhance business activities in the market for overall economic development of the state.

 According to Sagagi, discussions are underway with the Commodity Exchange Commission to uplift the grains market to make it internationally standard.

Speaking earlier, Alhaji Muntaka Isa, Chairman of the Dawanau Grains International Market, highlighted the market’s significant impact on the value chain of food distribution in the state, country, and abroad.

He solicited government support of the government to improve business activities and noted the presence of about 60 small associations under the market’s umbrella, all geared towards enhancing effective businesses.

“The market has witnessed significant development, including the provision of drainages and office buildings, thanks to support from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB).

“ However, the lack of electricity supply remains a major challenge. To address this, the installation of power poles and cables from Bichi to the market is ongoing, with the state government’s support being sought to complete the project.”he said

The Chairman also disclosed that the market taskforce had intercepted 82 tons of adulterated grains, valued at N182 million.

He restated commitment of the market to continue fighting adulteration in a bid to improve business and contribute its quota towards building healthy society.