Danmodi sworn-in as Jigawa governor, vows to run an inclusive govt

From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse

The newly elected governor of Jigawa state Malam Umar

Namadi has sworn-into office as fifth civilian governor of Jigawa.

The swearing-in took place at Malam Aminu Triangle Dutse, led by chief judge of the state, justice Umar Sadiq in the presence of thousands of Jigawa people.

Justice Umar Sadiq also led the swearing of engineer Aminu Usman Gumel as deputy governor of the state

Speaking shortly after the swearingin, governor Umar Namadi promised to run a transparent and inclusive government throughout his tenure.

Danmodi who begged Jigawa people to address him as Malam Umar

Namadi instead of His excellency said, his administration will be based on his twelve point agenda as he promised during the campaign rally.

He identified some of the twelve point agenda as Agriculture, human development, empowerment, education, health, infrastructural development, environmental sustainability, patterned ship for development, public service delivery, Investment, among many other projects.

Governor Namadi also promised to continue from were the former governor Alhaji Badaru has stopped and complete all the ongoing projects in the state.

He described his victory as victory to all people in the state, and urged them to support and cooperate with him for better Jigawa.

By Ikechukwu Okaforadi

The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the 2023 general elections, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and a member of the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the party, Buba Galadima, have advised the caretaker committee of the party in Ogun State, to ensure that they bring back those that have left the party.

The duo noted that this is necessary in order to build a formidable party ahead of the next elections.