For mismanaging funds for Ramadan programme, Nigerian gov suspends his commissioner

Post Date : April 5, 2024

 

Jigawa Governor, Umar A Namadi has suspended Alhaji Aminu Kanta as Commissioner of Commerce pending investigation into the Iftar feeding programme in Babura Local Government Area.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Malam Bala Ibrahim.

The statement said the move is part of the government’s commitment to ensure financial accountability and prudent management of public funds.

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

He said the Commissioner was suspended for alleged involvement in mismanagement of iftar feeding programme fund in Babura Local Government Area.

The suspension is with immediate effect

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