Jigawa Appointments Will Remain Based on Merit, Integrity, Experience – Namadi

Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has said appointments into his administration will continue to be guided by merit, competence, integrity, knowledge and experience.

Namadi stated this during the swearing-in ceremony of one technical adviser and five special advisers at the Government House, Dutse, according to a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Hamisu Mohammed Gumel.

The governor said the appointments were part of efforts to strengthen the machinery of government and advance his administration’s vision of building a greater Jigawa.

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“Today is another important day in our journey towards building a greater Jigawa. We have officially sworn in one technical adviser and five special advisers to further strengthen the machinery of government and ensure that our journey towards a Greater Jigawa remains on course,” he said.

Namadi said his administration had consistently prioritised the appointment of individuals with the capacity and character required to contribute meaningfully to the development of the state.

“It has always been the policy of this administration to bring into government people with knowledge, people of integrity, and people with the necessary experience so that they can contribute their quota to our collective effort of making Jigawa greater.

“As we listened to the citations of those sworn in today, it became clear that they are people of intellect, integrity, and experience,” the governor said.

He urged the newly appointed officials to remain committed to the oath of office they took, reminding them that public service requires accountability, dedication and honesty.

“I therefore urge you to always remember the oath you have sworn and allow it to guide you in the discharge of your responsibilities. It will serve as a dependable guide throughout your service to the State,” he added.

The governor also commended the unity displayed by the new appointees, describing it as a sign of their readiness to work together towards achieving the administration’s goals.

He assured them that they were joining an administration that places emphasis on teamwork and collaboration.

“I want to assure you that you are joining a government that believes strongly in teamwork. I am confident that you will work harmoniously with other members of this administration in advancing the development of our dear state,” Namadi said.

The newly sworn-in officials are Muftahu Sa’adu Kiri, Technical Adviser on Higher Education; Hajiya Salma Wakili, Special Adviser on Entrepreneurship; Adamu Yusuf Garkuwa, Special Adviser on Hajj Affairs; Mubarak Aliyu, Special Adviser on Intergovernmental Affairs; Musbahu Rabi’u Kaugama, Special Adviser on Investment Promotion; and Bala Sule Kila, Special Adviser on Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs).