Jigawa Gov Axes Commissioner Over Ramadan Feeding

The Jigawa State Governor, Umar A Namadi has suspended his Commissioner for Commerce, Alhaji Aminu Kanta, over alleged involvement in the  mismanagement of iftar feeding programme fund in Babura Local Government Area of the State.

According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Malam Bala Ibrahim, the suspension will remain in force until investigation into the Iftar feeding programme is completed. 

The statement said the decision is part of the government’s resolve to ensure financial accountability and prudent management of public funds by its officials.

It further stated thus; “The Governor directed the issuance of suspension in a letter, conveyed by the Secretary to the Jigawa State Government, Malam Bala Ibrahim.”

Forefront News gathered that the Commissioner’s suspension is with immediate effect.