The Commissioner for Commerce in Jigawa, Aminu Kanta, has been suspended due to allegations of misappropriation of funds designated for the Ramadan feeding program.
The suspension was issued on Friday by the Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi.
This decision was announced in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Bala Ibrahim, 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,” it said.
The statement stressed that the action taken against Kanta reflects the government’s dedication to promoting financial transparency and responsible handling of public funds.
