The Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, has taken action by suspending the Commissioner for Commerce, Aminu Kanta, on suspicion of mishandling funds designated for the Ramadan feeding programme.
According to the statement, this action is in line with the government’s dedication to guaranteeing financial transparency and responsible handling of public funds.
The information was shared by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Bala Ibrahim, during a briefing held on Friday in Dutse.
“The governor directed for the suspension in a letter, conveyed by the Secretary to the Jigawa State Government.
“The Commissioner was suspended for alleged involvement in mismanagement of iftar feeding programme fund in Babura Local Government Area.
“The suspension begins with immediate effect pending investigation,” Ibrahim’s statement partly read.
