On 27th August, 1991, Jigawa State code named ‘The New World’ was created out of the old Kano State. Today, 27th August 2027, marks Jigawa’s 35th anniversary of creation. It is an important moment to reflect on its journey, celebrate its achievements, acknowledge its challenges and consider the future.
Thirty-five years after its creation, Jigawa stands at a critical point in its development, with Governor Umar A Namadi seeking to deepen the foundations of a more productive, prosperous and self-reliant state. Since assuming office on 29th May 2023, Governor Namadi has pursued the 12-Point Greater Jigawa Agenda, covering agriculture, education, healthcare, infrastructure, industrialisation, human capital, technology, social protection, security and economic diversification.
At its heart is a simple proposition: Jigawa’s considerable human and economic potential must be deliberately converted into sustainable opportunities for its people.
The administration’s success should therefore not be judged only by the number of projects completed, but by whether it creates institutions and an economic structure capable of sustaining development beyond any single administration.
One notable feature is the emphasis on citizen participation through “Gwamnati da Jama’a.”
