By Mohammed Abubakar Dutse
The ancient city of Hadejia in Jigawa state stood still for Governor Umar Namadi as the state government resumed its government/citizens’ engagement programne in the local government area.
Hadejia, apart from being one of the most politically important towns in the state is also the governor’s senatorial district.
The engagement programne tagged ‘Gwamnati Da Jama’a’ is aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability, and dialogue between the government and the citizens it serves, as high-ranking officials took turns presenting their respective ministries’ and offices’ accomplishments to the public in each local government area visited
Namadi was greeted by a mammoth crowd in Hadejia Local Government Area, as residents lined the major streets to extend a warm welcome during his visit for the citizens’ engagement programme (Gwamnati Da Jama’a).
The governor commenced his visit with a courtesy call at the Emir of Hadejia’s Palace, where a special durbar was organized in his honour.
Namadi expressed heartfelt gratitude to the people of Hadejia for their overwhelming show of love, solidarity and support for his administration, describing the reception as exceptional.
“I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to the Hadejia Emirate for this great honor bestowed upon us. Your Royal Highness, since the time we entered Hadejia, we spent nearly one and a half hours before we reached the palace due to the large number of people who came to welcome us.
Today, I have been shown that I am indeed in the Hadejia Emirate. I am truly grateful. May God preserve our bonds.”
The governor highlighted several significant projects currently being undertaken by the state government in Hadejia local government ncluding the construction of a new permanent site for the School of Nursing in Hadejia, the completion of the Hadejia Specialist Hospital, an ambitious water project aimed at enhancing access to clean water in Hadejia, numerous road projects in progress across the area, and the employment of 265 youths in various sectors.
Assuring the residents of the area Namadi stated that his administration was committed to fulfilling the wishes outlined by the community as documented and submitted by local leaders at the event.
He explained that the purpose of the citizens’ engagement programme is to engage with the people who elected them and update them on the administration’s achievements over the past two years.
“The purpose of this initiative is, as a government and as community leaders whom the people have elected to represent them, by the grace of God, we have been in power for two years, and it seems appropriate for us to return to the people who elected us to inform them about what God has enabled us to do for them during these two years,” he said.
“During the election, we made various promises to the people. Therefore, we felt it was appropriate to go back and outline to them the matters: among the promises we made, which ones has God given us the ability to fulfill, and which ones will we undertake in the future.”
“Another point is that it will allow us to meet with our people in various parts of the state, to interact and strengthen our bonds. Thank God, in the local governments we have visited, people accepted us with open arms, showing their trust and acceptance.”
At the Emir’s Palace, the Emir of Hadejia praised the governor’s efforts, stating, ‘Your Excellency, it is your actions that stand out clearly.’ It is your deeds that people praise. It is your efforts that bring joy to the people.”
The monarch, who is the chairman of the State’s Council of Traditional Rulers called on the people the area in particular and the state in general to continue supporting the governor in order to sustain the good projects being carried out throughout the state.
“Thank God, as you have witnessed, you have confirmed that our leader, the Governor of Jigawa State, is doing his utmost, and you agree that he is indeed doing so. Everyone who enters the town of Hadejia has witnessed the peace and tranquility that prevails.”
Highlights of the event included the presentation of a compiled document outlining the collective needs of the Council by community leaders as well as the presentation of gifts to the governor by various societal groups as a form of expressing their appreciation for the governor’s commitment to developmental projects throughout the state.
During this visit, the governor commissioned the Danmodi Special School for the Talented, constructed by the Hadejia Local Government Chairman, as well inas a Primary Healthcare Center established by the senator representing the Jigawa Northeast constituency.
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