Dutse, Aug. 6, 2025 Jigawa state under the Namadi administration, has connected several rural communities with road networks in the past two years, in addition to completion of abandoned road projects. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Hamisu Gumel made this known in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Dutse, Gumel in the statement explained that the administration completed 26 inherited projects and initiated about 48 new road projects. The newly initiated 48 new roads that cut across the state according to the statement, has the length of 976 kilometres and almost all are completed…
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Dutse, July 29, 2025 Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa state has approved the appointment of Muhammad Faiz, as the pioneer Commander General of the Jigawa State Hisbah Board. A statement signed by the Secretary to the State government, Mr Bala Ibrahim made this known on Tuesday. The statement said that the development is part of the Governor’s efforts to enhance the operations and effectiveness of the new Hisbah board. Others appointed include Dr. Husaini Yusuf as the Deputy Commander General, Mr Lawan Danbala, Assistant Commander General, Headquarters and Yunusa Idris as Assistant Commander General, Dutse Zone. Mr Abdulkadir Zakar was…
Dutse July 29, 2025 The All Progressives Congress (APC) Jigawa State chapter, has congratulated Prof. Nentawe Gushwe Yilwatda, on his emergence as the National Chairman of party. The congratulatory message was issues in a statement signed by the state party chairman, Hon. Aminu Sani Gumel and made available to newsmen in Dutse on Tuesday. The statement hailed the selection of the new chairman, whose election was based on merit, expressing confidence and ability to lead the party effectively. “We hope you will employ your vast experience and track record to reposition the party, promote unity among members, and sustain democracy,…
Dutse, July 29, 2025 Jigawa state executive council, has increased funding for its basic healthcare initiative J-abasic, a free basic health service for the vulnerable and another citizens of the state. The State Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sport and Culture, Mr Sagir Musa, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen after the Council meeting on Tuesday in Dutse. He said that the council approved the increase in the capitation for Formal Sector (217,134 enrollees) and J-Basic Healthcare Programmes (143,500 enrollees) from N300 to N500 per enrollee monthly. According to him, “Following the successful implementation of J-Basic Healthcare Services for the vulnerable citizens,…
Dutse, July 29, 2025 Jigawa state Executive Council has set up a commitee for review of Land, Housing and Urban Development policies, to address indiscriminate land allocation in the state. The state Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sport and Culture, Mr Sagir Musa made this known at a press briefing after the weekly state Executive council meeting on Tuesday He said that in pursuit of good governance, the Jigawa State Government recognizes the urgent need to address the challenges of indiscriminate land allocation. The committee according to the Commissioner, is a composition of active and retired seasoned Land Administrators, Traditional Institutions,…
Dutse, July 28th 2025 Jigawa State and Local Government Contributory Pension Scheme Board has disbursed over N1.5 billion to 569 retirees. The Jigawa state Head of the Civil Service, Alhaji Muhammad Dagaceri, made this known in a speech before the disbursement on Monday, describing Jigawa’s pension model as one of the best in the country. He revealed that more than 20 states have visited Jigawa state to learn its exemplary approach thus commended Governor Umar Namadi for his unwavering commitment to sustaining and enhancing the pension scheme. Dagaceri further praised Gov. Namadi for his significant support and efforts towards improving…
Dutse, July 26, 2025 Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi, has launched the 2025 annual tree planting campaign with an aim to restore over 5,000 hectares of degraded land across the state. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony held in Dutse, Gov. Namadi said the campaign is part of the state’s broader environmental protection strategy, which includes the annual production and distribution of 2.5 million tree seedlings. Represented by the Secretary to the State government Mr Bala Ibrahim, Namadi explained that the annual event includes massive sensitization and collaboration with national and international partners. Namadi however, described the exercise as one of…
Dutse, July 25, 2025 A non governmental organisation, Civil Society Coalition on Security, Peace and Conflict Resolution in Jigawa State, has appealed to the citizens of the state to embrace development with shared vision of the future. The President of the Coalition, Mr Musbahu Basurka, made the appeal at a press conference held at NUJ Secretariat Dutse, on Friday. He said that in the light of the current out-cry about Jigawa State government’s bid to construct 1,000 Commercial Shops at Farm Centre in Kano, residents needed to adopt monumental development and understanding. “This is a moment for collaboration, not division…
Dutse July 24, 2025 Jigawa state Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has solicited for partnership with the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria(ALGON), to revamp the media sector in Jigawa state. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the ALGON Chairman in Dutse on Thursday, Chairman of the Jigawa state Council of the NUJ, Comrade Isma’ila Ibrahim, appealed to ALGON to rescue the media sector. He said that NUJ, is acutely aware of the critical role that information plays in governance and public service delivery. “It is with this understanding that we aspire to establish a stronger collaborative…
Dutse, July 23, 2025 Saudi Arabian agricultural firm, Al-Yaseen Agricultural Company, have commended Jigawa State’s technology driven agricultural efforts. The leader of the group, Dr Shuaibu Abubakar gave the commendation when they paid a courtesy visit to Governor Umar Namadi at the Government House in Dutse. He said that Jigawa’s proactive efforts in agriculture is unmatched in Nigeria, expressing satisfaction with the development they witnessed during a field visit. “We have witnessed unprecedented efforts by the Jigawa State Government in promoting technology-driven agriculture, an effort we have not seen replicated in any other state in Nigeria. “During our field visits,…