Saturday, March, 7 2026 - The Jigawa State Government has dismissed 22 vendors and companies involved in the ongoing Ramadan Iftar programme over allegations of cheating, misrepresentation of food quality and quantity, and questionable financial practices.
The decision was taken as part of efforts to promote
transparency and accountability in the initiative designed to provide meals for
vulnerable residents during the holy month.
Recall that Governor Umar Namadi initiated the Ramadan Iftar
programme, targeting 7.9 million beneficiaries across 640 free meal centres in
the state, to provide relief and nutritious meals to vulnerable citizens during
the 2026 Ramadan period.
However, two weeks into the programme, a comprehensive
supervisory report and field monitoring exercise reportedly uncovered serious
misconduct by several vendors and companies following public complaints.
The State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Special
Duties has now taken swift action, dismissing those suspected to be involved in
the scandal.
In a statement made available to journalists in Dutse on
Friday by the Jigawa State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Special
Duties, Auwalu Sankara, the dismissals were attributed to gross misconduct,
mismanagement of public funds, and poor handling of the programme.
The statement listed the affected individuals and entities
as follows: Haruna Ladan Inv. and Property (Jahun LGA); Musa A. Jibrin (Gwiwa
1, Jahun LGA); Nura Yahaya (Chukuto Ward, Taura LGA); Usman Umar Malam (Sarawa
1, Kafin Hausa LGA); Muhammad Suleiman (Sarawa 2, Kafin Hausa LGA); Musa Salisu
(Zago 1, Kafin Hausa LGA); Dauda Yusuf (Zago 2, Kafin Hausa LGA); Lurwanu
Alhassan (Unguwar Ya 1, Birnin Kudu LGA); Ashiru Kamisu (Danladi 1, Sule
Tankarkar LGA); Shuaibu Muhammad (Danladi 2, Sule Tankarkar LGA); Muhammad
Abdullahi (Jeke 1, Sule Tankarkar LGA); and Jafaru Magaji (Amanga 1, Sule
Tankarkar LGA).
Others are Sulaiman Shuaibu (Yayari 1, Hadejia LGA);
Badamasi Umar (Yayari 2, Hadejia LGA); Danbaba Nasallah (Matsaro 1, Hadejia
LGA); Fatima Abdulaziz (Yankoli 1, Hadejia LGA); Ibrahim Sulaiman (Yankoli 2,
Hadejia LGA); Yusuf Wada (Jahun); Haruna Yau and Aisha Garba (Malam Madori);
Babannan Baffa (Guri); and Amina Abdullahi (Gwaram).
“These individuals and entities have been dismissed for
gross misconduct, mismanagement of public funds, and poor handling of the
programme,” Sankara said.
“Our commitment to standards remains unwavering,” he said,
stressing that the government would not compromise on standards or allow any
deviation from its policies, especially during the sacred month.
“We are already in the process of substituting these
individuals with deserving contractors,” he added.
Sankara said the administration has prioritised the welfare
of the people of Jigawa State.
“The dismissals demonstrate the government’s resolve to
protect public funds, and the welfare of the people of Jigawa remains our
highest priority.”
“The people of Jigawa deserve better. We will ensure
accountability and continue to serve the people,” Sankara said, assuring the
public of the government’s commitment to maintaining standards.
He thanked Namadi for his support, adding that “the
government will continue to work tirelessly to ensure the success of the
programme.”
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