Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has suspended his Commissioner of Commerce Aminu Kanta
following allegations of mismanagement of funds allocated to the Iftar feeding program in one of the Local Government Areas of the state
In a statement released by the Secretary to the State Government Bala Ibrahim, the suspension became necessary to ensure transparency and integrity in governance.
The SSG emphasized the government’s commitment to investigating any allegations of financial impropriety thoroughly.
Governor Namadi’s directive to suspend Kanta was conveyed in a letter delivered by Ibrahim. The suspension, effective immediately, underscores the seriousness with which the government is approaching the issue.
The Iftar feeding program, which aimed to provide meals during Ramadan across the 27 local government areas of the state, received an allocation of N2.8 billion from the State Executive Council.
Under the program, 600 centres were established, with a minimum of two feeding points in every political ward. Additionally, designated centres were set up in higher institutions across the state. Each centre was expected to serve a minimum of 300 people daily throughout Ramadan.
Kanta’s alleged involvement in the mismanagement of funds designated for this programme has prompted swift action from the state government, signaling a zero-tolerance approach to corruption and financial malpractice.
Jigawa: Governor Umar Namadi Suspends Commissioner Over Alleged Mismanagement Of Iftar Feeding Funds
