6th April, 2024
By Aisha Ahmed
Jigawa Commissioner for Commerce, Aminu Kanta, has been suspended over alleged misappropriation of fund allocated for Ramadan feeding programme.
Kanta was suspended by Jigawa governor, Umar Namadi on Friday, according to a statement released by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Bala Ibrahim, in Dutse.
The statement said the action was part of the government’s commitment to ensure financial accountability and prudent management of public fund.
“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,” it said. (NAN)