Ramadan meal: Governor Namadi should monitor implementation

We are into another Ramadan fast. Last year we witnessed the palliative programme by the state government which yielded fruitful results.  Though there were some hitches, such as the delay in the takeoff of the programme  with some areas experiencing a delay of up to 10 days.  This led to the suspension of a commissioner […]

We are into another Ramadan fast. Last year we witnessed the palliative programme by the state government which yielded fruitful results.

 Though there were some hitches, such as the delay in the takeoff of the programme  with some areas experiencing a delay of up to 10 days. 

This led to the suspension of a commissioner and  some officials.  In view of this I appeal to Governor Umar Namadi to remember those lapses and take necessary measures to address them. He should consider an increase in the amount to be spent. 

It is reported that there will be two centres in each of the 287 political wards across the 27 Local Government Areas, as well as designated centres in tertiary institutions, correctional facilities, and social welfare institutions. It is hoped to deliver more than 23.8 million meals, reaching over 7.9 million people. 

It is heartening that the government is aware of the many problems facing the people, especially the downtrodden, and is making giant efforts to bring succour to them. Unfortunately, the implementation sometimes leaves much to be desired. 

However, if the programme is faithfully, sincerely, honestly, devotedly and diligently executed it will bring relief to millions of people in the state. 

I am, therefore, appealing to the state governor, Malam Umar to revisit last year’s reports—whether written or the oral testimonies and complaints—and to carefully select those who will work on this year’s programme. He should assig God-fearing individuals to handle this important assignment. 

Your Excellency, please do not allow bad eggs, saboteurs,  who want to bring setbacks to your government to pollute the system by turning this feeding exercise and other policies or agendas into avenues for embezzlement of government funds or nepotism by awarding contracts to family members or associates of government officials or politicians who cannot deliver or provide positive and the desired results. This kind of  programme should not become an avenue for fraud. 

May Allah continue to help, protect, unite, and bless Jigawa State and guide its leaders aright.

 

Adamu Muhd Usman lives in Kafin-Hausa, Jigawa State.