The suspension, which is with immediate
effect, followed the allegations of misappropriation of funds allocated for the
Ramadan Iftar feeding programme in the Babura Local Government Area of the
state.
This is contained in a statement by the
Secretary to the State Government, Bala Ibrahim, on Friday in Dutse, the state
capital.
According to the statement, the affected
commissioner would remain suspended, pending the outcome of an investigative
committee established by the governor to probe the allegation.
“Governor Namadi’s action underscores his commitment to
responsible financial management and tackling misuse of public funds,” the
statement said.
The State Executive Council approved the
release of N2.8bn for the Ramadan Iftar feeding programme across the 27 local
government areas of the state.
A total of 600 designated feeding centres
were established with a minimum of two locations in each political ward.
Additionally, designated centres were
established within higher institutions across the state.
Each centre provides daily meals for at
least 300 people throughout the Ramadan period.
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