Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa state receiving a document of demands from Birnin-Kudu community through the LG Boss.
Dutse, Feb.25, 2025
As Nigeria’s political drums begin to beat ahead of the 2027 polical strategies for campaign, Jigawa state isn’t left behind, as the Namadi administration, embarked on vibrant program, Citizens Engagement program, to evaluate his capacity and test grounds ahead of the 2027 season.
The well spirited public engagement campaigns is scheduled to hold publicly at all the 27 local government areas of the state.
Since the launch of the program in Auyo local government area of the state easier in February, the third segment of the program which held in Birnin-Kudu local government area, came with a difference.
At the occasion, prominent office holders declared their projects executed in the LG before the public and some of these personalities recieved a negative response from the unruly youths that began booing and hurling insults at some office holders that spoke at the event, a situation which mounted some tension amongst political office holders.
But when the state Governor, Umar Namadi, delivered a compelling speech on his administration’s flagship governance projects, noting that the event was intended to showcase the progress and future plans, the atmosphere took an unexpected turn.
Unfazed by the disruption, Namadi swiftly shifted his tone from defensive to decisive. “We will get to the bottom of why some projects haven’t been executed as planned,” he declared with calm authority. “Rest assured, accountability will be our guiding principle.”
His diplomatic yet firm response not only addressed the concerns head-on, but also silenced the hecklers, turning a moment of tension into an opportunity for reaffirming his commitment to transparency and effective governan
Birnin-Kudu local government Chairman, Dr Muhammad Uba
As the crowd absorbed his measured words, applause broke out almost instantly. Many praised his ability to handle dissent with both grace and resolve, transforming potential conflict into a powerful display of leadership.
Political analyst, Muhammad Abdulkarim, hailed his response as “a masterclass in crisis management,” noting that his actions today have set a high bar for public officials facing similar challenges.
Abdulkarim maintained that Namadi is not just an ordinary politician that knows the game, but also a movement that is slowly dominates spotlights in Jigawa’s political sphere.
Namadi’s swift response at the event, serves as a reminder that a true leadership lies in the capacity to rise above discord, directly tackling issues, and uniting citizens, behind a common goal for progress and accountability.
He hailed the LG for their intellectual capacity to document their needs unanimously and submitted same to the government, thus pledged to personally study the document and provide quality feedback “in action.”
Mr Bala Ibrahim, Jigawa State’s Secretary to the Government, said the that the Namadi’s Citizens Engagement (Gwamnati da Jama’a), is an initiative that holds elected officials, to provide comprehensive updates about their achievements and ongoing developmental projects at the local government levels.
The program he said is aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability and promotion of dialogue between the government and the citizens it serves.
Also, the state Commissioner for Information, Youth and Sports, the organiser of the engagement, said that the program involves all public office holders at local government, state and Federal level, to showcase their achievements in their respective local governments.
This is a well-articulated and insightful report on the evolving political landscape in Jigawa State. Governor Namadi’s poised and strategic response in Birnin-Kudu not only demonstrates strong leadership but also reinforces the essence of accountability and transparency in governance. The Citizens Engagement program is a commendable initiative, fostering direct dialogue between the government and the people, ensuring that leadership remains people-centered. Kudos to Northern Rose and Aisha Ahmed for capturing this moment with such depth and clarity. Looking forward to more reports that highlight impactful governance and citizen-driven development!
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This is a well-articulated and insightful report on the evolving political landscape in Jigawa State. Governor Namadi’s poised and strategic response in Birnin-Kudu not only demonstrates strong leadership but also reinforces the essence of accountability and transparency in governance. The Citizens Engagement program is a commendable initiative, fostering direct dialogue between the government and the people, ensuring that leadership remains people-centered. Kudos to Northern Rose and Aisha Ahmed for capturing this moment with such depth and clarity. Looking forward to more reports that highlight impactful governance and citizen-driven development!
Thank you so much Mr Farouk.