Jigawa Governor Suspends Commissioner Over Iftar Funds Mismanagement

 

Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi has suspended Aminu Kanta from his position as Commissioner of the Ministry of Commerce.

The suspension comes in the wake of allegations surrounding the mismanagement of funds allocated to the Iftar feeding programme in Babura Local Government Area.

In a statement released by the Secretary to the State Government, Bala Ibrahim, the suspension was described as a necessary step to uphold transparency and integrity in governance.

The government emphasised its commitment to thoroughly investigating any claims of financial impropriety.

Governor Namadi’s directive to suspend Kanta was conveyed via a letter delivered by Ibrahim, with the suspension taking immediate effect.

This move underscores the seriousness with which the government is addressing the issue.

The Iftar feeding programme, designed to provide meals during Ramadan across the state’s 27 local government areas, received an allocation of N2.8 billion from the State Executive Council. The programme aimed to establish 600 centers, with a minimum of two feeding points in every political ward, along with designated centers in higher institutions across the state.

Each centre was expected to serve a minimum of 300 people daily throughout Ramadan.

Allegations of Kanta’s involvement in the mismanagement of funds designated for this programme have prompted swift action from the state government, signaling a zero-tolerance approach to corruption and financial malpractice.

In response to the suspension, Governor Namadi reiterated his administration’s commitment to transparency and accountability in governance.

He assured the public that thorough investigations would be conducted to uncover any wrongdoing and ensure that public funds are utilised for their intended purposes.