The new governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, has pledged to sustain, and build on the successes of the immediate past administration in the state, stating that government is a continuous process for the collective interest of citizens.
“Government and governance is a continuous process. Accordingly, as provided under the Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy of the Constitution, our pledge is to continue to secure the “maximum welfare, freedom, and happiness of every citizen of Jigawa State based on the principles of social justice, equality of status and opportunity.
“Social Protection aimed at reducing vulnerabilities and extreme poverty. Expanded role of the private sector in growing the state’s economy. Environmental Sustainability and effective Land Administration. He studied at the Bayero University, Kano where he graduated with a BSc in Accounting in 1987, and, later, bagged an MBA from the same institution.
As his career progressed, Mr moved to the Dangote Group of Companies where he rose from the rank of Assistant General Manager of Finance to occupy a higher position of Financial Controller in both the Dangote Sugar Refinery and Dangote Group.