The Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has insisted on using commonplace weighing scales, often known as ‘mudu’ by enterprise house owners within the state.
The weighing scales, which have been procured by the Ministry of Spiritual Affairs and Moral Re-orientation to make sure honest commerce practices amongst merchants within the state, have been distributed to the assorted market segments.
The distribution ceremony came about on the Emir’s Palace in Damaturu, the place the scales have been handed over to the chairpersons of merchants’ associations and the sharia committees from the 17 native authorities areas of the state.
Buni, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Idi Barde Gubana, emphasised that the reintroduction of weighing scales goals to forestall people from being cheated of their day by day enterprise transactions.
Whereas commending the Ministry of Spiritual Affairs and Moral Re-orientation for the initiative, the governor harassed that the trouble will promote honesty and adherence to sharia requirements out there, notably throughout difficult occasions as this.
The Commissioner for the Ministry, Alhaji Yusuf Umar, mentioned.
“The sensitisation and distribution of the weighing scales have been essential in sustaining integrity throughout the buying and selling system, particularly in gentle of financial hardships and inflation confronted by the populace.
“The Yobe State Authorities, below Governor Buni’s management, is dedicated to curbing dishonest practices that exploit customers for revenue.
“Native Authorities Space sharia committees will oversee the implementation and correct use of the brand new weighing scales on the grassroots degree.”
The Emir of Damaturu, Alhaji Shehu Hashim El-kanemi, hailed the state authorities for reintroducing using weighing scales to advertise transparency in enterprise transactions.
The event additionally featured a presentation highlighting the importance of correct weighing scale utilization.