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Governor Umar Namadi

August 2, 2024

#EndHunger: Jigawa government imposes 24-hour curfew

Governor Umar Namadi on Friday imposed a 24-hour curfew following the escalation of violence on the first day of the nationwide #EndHunger protests.

Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi
July 9, 2024

Jigawa unveils N2.9 billion primary healthcare revitalisation project

Mr Namadi said the state government had recruited 900 primary healthcare workers and 200 secondary healthcare clinical staff.

Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi
June 14, 2024

Jigawa government recruits 300 animal health workers

The Jigawa government has recruited 300 community-based animal health workers.

Goats and Rams
April 12, 2024

Jigawa: Governor Namadi approves 50% increment in boarding school feeding

The commissioner said the increase is to ensure that “quality and nutritious” food are provided for students across the state.

Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi
March 12, 2024

Gov Namadi reduces workhours for Jigawa workers to observe Ramadan

Governor Umar Namadi has approved reducing workhours for workers in Jigawa by two hours for the 2024 Ramadan fast.

MUSLIMS IN MOSQUE
January 27, 2024

Jigawa government sets up mobile courts for sanitation offences

The sanitation law demands that residents clean their homes and neighbourhoods every last Saturday of the month.

Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi
January 19, 2024

Jigawa government to spend N5 billion on water supply

The Jigawa government has approved N5 billion to procure diesel and other services to enhance access to potable drinking water.

Children fetching carrying water in can (Credit world vision)
December 21, 2023

Jigawa approves N6 billion for 1,500 units to tackle housing deficit

Mr Musa said Babura and Kafin Hausa LGAs would have 150 units each to address accommodation problem in the areas

Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi
December 1, 2023

1,124 health workers needed in Jigawa, says commissioner

The Jigawa government has approved the recruitment of 1,124 health workers previously engaged as casual workers under its J-Health programme.

Health Worker (Credit: Nigeria. Guardian)
November 25, 2023

FG targets 1.25 million tonnes of wheat during dry season

The scheme is designed to cultivate about 100,000 hectares during the dry season, and Jigawa is supporting the project with 40,000 hectares.

Wheat