Exposed: How Kano Lawmaker Diverted Millions Meant For Water Project, Leaving Constituents To Die Of Water Diseases

Exposed: How Kano Lawmaker Diverted Millions Meant For Water Project, Leaving Constituents To Die Of Water Diseases....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

A Kano State House of Assembly member, Garba Ya’u Gwarmai, is under scrutiny for allegedly misappropriating funds meant for water projects in his constituency, leaving the residents exposed to water-borne diseases. CONTINUE READING

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In a comprehensive investigation, it was discovered that in 2019, Kano State’s Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASA) had granted a contract worth N7 million to Safnaj Synergy WorldWide for the construction of hand pump boreholes in five communities within the Tsanyawa Local Government Area. This company is owned by Gwarmai.

Residents of these communities, including Kwarka, Farsa, Sabon Garin Yancibi, Kokai Gabas, and Zango, continue to experience water shortages due to the lawmaker’s negligence in implementing these projects.

One village, Kwarkwa, which contributed N1.2 million for boreholes that never functioned, is now desperate for clean water. Villagers often resort to fetching water from an unsanitary stream. Similarly, Zango community members are exposed to waterborne diseases with no boreholes being constructed, despite funds being allocated for the same. CONTINUE READING

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Adding to the woes, it seems Gwarmai might have created Safnaj Synergy WorldWide specifically for such contracts, as the company was registered shortly before being awarded the contract.

Further complicating matters is the revelation that charity boreholes constructed by organizations like the Qatar Foundation and UNICEF in these communities are occasionally misattributed as government projects, further blurring the lines of accountability.

Gwarmai’s actions clearly violate several sections of the Public Procurement Act 2007, which prohibits public officers from possessing interests that might conflict with their official duties.

When contacted, Gwarmai declined to comment and later became unreachable.

RUWASA’s Director of Physical Planning, Yusif Abdullahi, said the House of Assembly members decide which contractors to use for constituency projects, making oversight challenging.

The findings shed light on the pressing need for transparency and accountability in public projects, especially when the health and well-being of constituents are at stake.

Reactions:

1. User A: “It’s so disheartening to read about such greed and negligence. The people trusted this lawmaker to uplift and support them, but he chose personal gain over their well-being. #AccountabilityNow”
2. User B: “Yet another case of political corruption. When will the people get the leadership they truly deserve? Our hearts go out to the affected constituents. 😢”
3. User C: “This is the kind of news that makes one lose faith in the system. Misusing funds for a life-sustaining project like water? Absolutely deplorable! #JusticeForKano”
4. User D: “And they wonder why the public distrusts politicians? Clear misuse of power and resources at the expense of innocent lives. Hope he faces the consequences of his actions.”
5. User E: “Reading this, it’s hard to believe that such people are in power. Clean water is a basic human right, and to deprive constituents of that while pocketing the money is beyond inhuman. The whole system needs an overhaul.”
6. User F: “We need more transparent governance and strict oversight on such projects. The negligence shown here is alarming and just highlights the bigger systemic issues in our political landscape.”

Source: Bushradiogist