Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa Friday suspended the Commissioner for Commerce, Aminu Kanta, over alleged misappropriation of fund allocated for Ramadan feeding programme.
kanta’s suspension was announced through a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Bala Ibrahim.
The statement said the action was part of the government’s commitment to ensure financial accountability and prudent management of public fund.
The statement reads in part: “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.”
