Ayobamiji Komolafe 
On Saturday, Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi suspended his Special Adviser on Salary and Pension, Alhaji Bashir Ado Kazaure, following a controversial media report claiming the governor approved a new minimum wage of ₦70,000 for workers in the state.
Kazaure’s suspension was contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Malam Bala Ibrahim and made available to newsmen in Dutse.
Saturday Telegraph reports that Kazaure’s suspension comes after an audio clip surfaced online in which he denied involvement in the purported report, sent to a local radio station.
According to the SSG, the government found the special Adviser’s report premature and concerning, saying the committee tasked with reviewing the appropriate minimum wage are yet to submit its findings.
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Also, the state government has formed a five-man committee to investigate the source and motive behind the misinformation.
The committee is chaired by the Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Barrister Bello Abdulkadir Fanini.
Other members of the committee include the Commissioner of Information, Sagir Musa Ahmed; Commissioner of Health, Dr. Muhammad Abdullahi Kainuwa.
Also included are; Permanent Secretary of Establishment and Service Matters, Muhammad Yahaya Jabo; and Permanent Secretary REPA, Abba Mustapha Yola, who will serve as the committee’s secretary.
The committee has been given two weeks to deliver its report.
The Jigawa State Government emphasized the importance of addressing the issue, as the false statement caused embarrassment and confusion among workers and the public.
Outcome of the investigation will determine further actions regarding the incident.
