Jigawa Governor Swears in Six New Aides, Urges Teamwork

The single sharpest fact in one or two punchy sentences. Who did what, where, when, and why it matters. Not a summary of everything — the one thing that makes someone stop scrolling. A reader who only reads this paragraph must understand what happened. Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi has sworn in six new aides, including a Technical Adviser on Higher Education and a Special Adviser on Entrepreneurship, in a bid to strengthen governance and improve the lives of citizens.

The event, which was administered by Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice Abdulkadir Fanini, was held at the Council Chamber, Jigawa State Government House, Dutse, the state capital.

The appointees are Muftahu Majia as the Technical Adviser on Higher Education, Salma Wakili as the Special Adviser on Entrepreneurship, Adamu Garkuwa as the Special Adviser on Hajj Affairs, and Mubarak Aliyu as the Special Adviser on Intergovernmental Affairs. Other appointees are Musbahu Kaugama as Special Adviser on Special Investment and Bala Sule as Special Adviser on Non-Governmental Organisations.

Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Namadi said the appointments were aimed at strengthening governance, saying, 'This exercise is to strengthen the machineries of government towards a better Jigawa,' adding that the new aides were selected based on capacity and grassroots connection.

'The appointees are of the grassroots and have been appointed on merit,' he stated.

The governor also reminded the appointees of the responsibility that comes with holding a public office.

'I call on you to always remember your oath of office as it will surely guide you in the discharge of your duties,' he said, urging them to embrace collaboration in their respective offices.

'I urge you to work in teams for better results that will positively impact the lives of our people,' Namadi added, as he concluded by wishing the newly appointed aides success in their new roles.

Our correspondent reports that Majia expressed gratitude to the governor, saying, 'We thank His Excellency for the confidence reposed in us. We will not betray this trust. We are committed to teamwork, dedication, and service delivery in line with the vision of a better Jigawa.'

Majia pledged that the new team would bring fresh ideas to their offices.

'We will use our positions to support policies that will promote education, investment, and community development across the state,' he added.