Tag: COMMISSIONER

Jigawa: Commissioner returns ₦301m surplus from Ramadan feeding programme

Aminu Imam
Jigawa Commissioner

In a notable act of transparency and responsible governance, the Jigawa State Commissioner for Special Duties, Auwalu ÆŠanladi Sankara, has returned ₦301 million to the state treasury. The amount was part of the budget allocated to his ministry for the recently concluded Ramadan feeding initiative. The programme, designed to provide food support to thousands during the holy month, was fully implemented. Following a thorough audit of the ministry’s finances, a surplus of ₦301 million was identified. Demonstrating a commitment to public accountability, Sankara returned the unspent funds to the state…

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Sultan loses younger brother; Sokoto Commissioner for Home Affairs

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state on Friday announced the death of his Commissioner for Home Affairs, Alhaji Abdulkadir Jeli-Abubakar who is younger brother to His Eminence the Sultan of Sokoto Muhammed Sa’ad Abubakar III. A statement signed by Tambuwal’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Malam Muhammad Bello, said Jeli- Abubakar died on Thursday at 64 after a protracted illness. The deceased has since been buried according to Islamic rites. Tambuwal described the death as a great loss to the state and nation at large in recognition of his contributions…

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