Jigawa commissioner returns ₦301 million in unspent Ramadan feeding funds

In a rare display of fiscal accountability, Jigawa State Commissioner for Special Duties, Auwalu Sankara, has refunded the state government ₦301 million in unspent funds from the 2025 Ramadan feeding initiative. The development was announced during the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Umar Namadi.The council commended Sankara for what it described as a "notable display of accountability." The Ramadan feeding initiative, which aimed to alleviate hunger during the ho