Jigawa State Government Clarifies Reasons For Delay In Ramadan Feeding

Jigawa State Government Clarifies Reasons For Delay In Ramadan Feeding

In an announcement made by the Jigawa State Government, the delay in the initiation of the Ramadan feeding program has been attributed to procurement processes and ensuring strict adherence to due procedures……READ ALSO  Seven Northern States Allocate N28.3 Billion For Ramadan Feeding Initiative 

According to the Commissioner of Special Duties, Auwal D. Sankara, the delay was a result of necessary procurement procedures to guarantee adherence to all due processes.

Previously, the Jigawa State Executive Council had sanctioned a budget of over N1 billion to facilitate the feeding of at least 300 individuals in each of the 609 Iftar feeding centers, alongside 10 tertiary education institutions in the state, throughout the Ramadan period.

The statement further elucidated, “We sincerely apologize for the slight delay in the commencement of the Ramadan Iftar Feeding Program. However, all arrangements have been finalized, and the feeding program is set to commence on Friday, the 12th of Ramadan, 1445AH, equivalent to 22nd March, 2024.”

The implementation strategy encompasses the selection of main vendors or contractors for each of the 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs), along with sub-vendors for the 609 Iftar centers.

The commissioner emphasized the importance of collective support and cooperation from all stakeholders to facilitate the government’s efforts in extending essential support to those in need during this sacred month.

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