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KADA Fallout: KDSG probes fraud allegations
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Governor Namadi Sambo of Kaduna state has set
up two committees to investigate allegations of fraud that trailed
the National Sports Festival, tagged KADA Games 2009.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that some aggrieved
contractors, athletes and officials have petitioned the governor
over non-payment of their contract sum and allowances.
While some of the complainants alleged deliberate refusal by
government agents to settle feeding grants, others alleged outright
denial of their entitlements.
Confirming the development, Alhaji Saidu Adamu, the state
Information Commissioner, told NAN yesterday in Kaduna that the
government has constituted two probe panels with a view to resolving
the contending issues.
“Yes, the police had been invited to investigate the petitions on
non-payment or delay of paying contractors’ feeding grants and
athletes allowances following the setting up of committees to probe
the allegations.
“The governor and the LOC would decide the fate of the assorted
vehicles used in the fiesta.
“KADA is still on until when we finally wind up by appreciating our
athletes and all those who contributed to its success,” Adamu said.
The commissioner expressed optimism that the state has satisfied
FIFA requirements and that the country would successfully host the
FIFA U-17 World Cup to be staged this October in Nigeria.
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