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Protest not solution to Nigeria’s challenges, says Gov. Namadi

Robert Imoh — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 07:49:18 +0000

Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa on Monday said that the proposed nationwide protest slated for August 1, is not the solution to Nigeria’s current challenges. The governor voiced out his opinion at a town hall meeting with 27 groups in Dutse. The Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC) Christian Association of Nigeria(CAN) the National Association of Nigerian Students(NANS), […]

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Jigawa govt, Bank of Industry sign N6bn partnership

Robert Imoh — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 07:23:47 +0000

The Jigawa Government and Bank of Industry (BOI), on Tuesday signed a N6 billion partnership agreement to facilitate industrial development of the north-western state. Gov. Umar Namadi, while signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Dutse, said that the deal was a clear demonstration of his commitment to achieving his 12-point agenda of making Jigawa […]

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FG inaugurates wheat cultivation, targets 1.25 million tones yield

Gbemi Banks — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 18:34:30 +0000

The Federal Government on Saturday inaugurated the National Wheat Cultivation scheme in Auyo Local Government Area of Jigawa, targeting 1,250,000 tones of yields. This was disclosed by Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari at the inauguration of the 2023 dry season wheat development project under the National Agricultural Growth Scheme (NAGS-AP) in Auyo. […]

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Namadi presents N298.24bn 2024 buget to Jigawa Assembly

Gbemi Banks — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 21:07:48 +0000

Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa on Tuesday presented N298.14 billion estimates for 2024 fiscal year to the Jigawa State House of Assembly. Namadi made the presentation in Dutse amidst tight security due to the ongoing nationwide labour strike. The governor recalled that N185.075 billion budget was approved under the 2023 Appropriation Law. He said: “This […]

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Jigawa distributes 54 tractors, set to cultivate 40,000 hectares of wheat farms

Gbemi Banks — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 08:00:27 +0000

The Jigawa Government has distributed 54 tractors and other agricultural inputs to boost wheat farming in the state. Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa announced this on Thursday in Dutse while presenting the items to the 27 local government councils of the state. Namadi said his administration would cultivate 40,000 hectares of wheat farmland in collaboration […]

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Gov. Namadi lauds Tinubu’s victory

Gbemi Banks — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 07:50:41 +0000

Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa has lauded the victory of President Bola Tinubu on the Oct. 26 landmark judgment at Supreme Court on the 2023 Presidential election case. The governor in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Hamisu Gumel on Friday, congratulated the President on behalf of the people of Jigawa. “President Tinubu […]

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ITF tasks governors on youths empowerment

Gbemi Banks — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:45:00 +0000

The Director-General of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Mr Joseph Ari, has urged governors of the 19 northern states to prioritize youths development through skills acquisition programs. Ari made the call on Tuesday in Dutse, during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Youths Empowerment Training with Jigawa government. According to Ari, it […]

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Flood: Jigawa dredges 60km of Hadejia river, erects 100km embankment

Gbemi Banks — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 18:45:37 +0000

The Jigawa government says it has dredged about 60 kilometers of Hadejia river and erected over 100 kilometer embankments to control flood in the state. Gov. Umar Namadi said this while speaking with journalists in Dutse on Wednesday. He said that as part of proactive measures to avert flooding, the state government procured two amphibious […]

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Don’t politicize FG’s palliative, Nigerians urge governors

Gbemi Banks — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 17:19:41 +0000

Some residents of Bauchi, Gombe and Dutse have urged the state governors not to politicise the Federal Government’s palliative to facilitate successful implementation of the programme. They also called for engagement of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and stakeholders to mobilise participation in the programme. The stakeholders including civil society activists, academics and government officials made […]

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NIS calls for support to tackle illegal migration

Gbemi Banks — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 10:16:27 +0000

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has sought the support of Nigerians to tackle illegal migration and trafficking in persons across the country’s borders. Mr Samson Agada, the NIS Comptroller in Jigawa, made the appeal in a remark to commemorate the 60th anniversary of NIS on Wednesday in Dutse. “Despite the numerous successes we have achieved […]

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Again, Jigawa Govt warns officials against diversion of fertilizer, price hike

Gbemi Banks — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 08:20:19 +0000

Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa has again warned officials against hiking the price and hoarding of fertilizer in the state. Namadi gave the warning on Monday during the launch of the 2023 fertilizer distribution to farmers in the state held at the Jigawa state Agricultural Supply Company in Dutse. ”As a government, we have the […]

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