Economic hardship: Northern governor set aside N2.8billion for Ramadan Iftar, details emerge

  • Umar Namadi, the governor of Jigawa state has expressed commitment to cater to the people of the state throughout the month of Ramadan
  • Governor Namadi approved N2.8billion for Ramadan iftar, a feeding programme for the vulnerable and the needy in the state and also sets up 609 feeding centres
  • The Jigawa state commissioner for information, Sagir Musa, confirmed the development, via a statement on Thursday, March 14

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

Jigawa state, Dutse – The Jigawa state government headed by Umar Namadi, has set aside N2.83 billion for a special Ramadan Iftar (breaking of fast) feeding programme.