Jigawa State Ministry for Local Government and Community Development

04/09/2026

MINISTRY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
‎DUTSE, JIGAWA STATE.
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‎Press Release: 4th September, 2026.
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‎OFFICIAL CONDOLENCE MESSAGE ON THE PASSING OF THE EMIR OF GUMEL, ALH. DR. AHMED MUHAMMAD SANI II (CON)
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‎The Honourable Commissioner, Jigawa State Ministry for Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Ibrahim Muhammad Garba Hannun-Giwa, on behalf of the Ministry, Management and Staff, extends heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Emir of Gumel, Alh. Dr. Ahmed Muhammad Sani II (CON), the people of Gumel Emirate, and the Government and people of Jigawa State over his passing.
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‎The death of His Highness, the Emir of Gumel, is a great loss not only to the Gumel Emirate but to the entire Jigawa State and Nigeria at large. His Highness was a respected traditional ruler whose contributions to peace, unity, community development and the preservation of the cultural heritage of his people will remain remembered.
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‎The Honourable Commissioner described the late Emir as a father, custodian of tradition and a symbol of wisdom and stability, whose leadership and counsel contributed immensely to the development and peaceful coexistence of the people under his domain.
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‎“His Highness Alh. Dr. Ahmed Muhammad Sani II (CON) will be remembered for his dedication to the welfare of his people, his commitment to peace and his invaluable role in supporting government efforts towards sustainable development at the grassroots.”
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‎Hon. Hannun-Giwa prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive the shortcomings of the deceased, grant him Aljannatul Firdaus, and give the immediate family, the Gumel Emirate, and the entire people of Jigawa State the strength and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.
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‎The Ministry joins the people of Gumel Emirate and the entire Jigawa State in mourning this great traditional leader and prays for Allah’s guidance and protection for the Emirate during this difficult period.
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‎May Almighty Allah grant His Highness eternal rest. Ameen.
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‎Najib Umar, ANIPR.
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Public Relations Officer
‎Jigawa State Ministry for Local Government and Community Development.

12/08/2026

A yau Laraba 12 Augustan 2026, yayin da Babban sakataren ma'aikatar Lura da Kananan Hukumomi Alh. Yusha'u Muhammad Jaji ke karbar baki daga jahar Zamfara domin ziyarar koyan yadda ake gudanar da aikin gaban al'umma (Community Services) a mandarin Mai Girma Kwamishina Ibrahim Garba Hannun-Giwa.

31/07/2026

‎KWAMITIN KOLI NA JAGORAMCIN SHIRIN SAMAR DANKUDIN AKWATI YA KAI ZIYARAR GIRMAMAWA GA SARAKUNAN KAZAURE DA GUMEL DAN NEMAN TAGOMASHIN SHIRIN. YA KUMA GANA DA MASU RUWA DA TSAKI NA KANANAN HUKUMOMI 12 NA JIGAWA TA AREWA MASO YAMMA.
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‎Kwamitin Koli na Jagorancin Raba Kudin akwati a matakin Jiha karkashin Jagorancin Kwamishinan ma'aikatar Kananan Hukumomi Hon. Ibrahim Garba Hannun-Giwa ya Kai ziyarar Girmamawa Dan neman tagomashin shirin ga masu martaba sarakunan Kazaure da Gumel.
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‎A yayin ziyarar shugaban kwamitin ya bayyana kudurin Gwamnatin Jiha karkashin jagorancin gwamna Umar A. Namadi FCA na dawo da tsarin Kudin akwati a matsayin wani shiri da zai kara janyo jama'a kusa da gwamnati, ta hanyar Raba kudade akalla naira Dubu Dari Biyu (200,000) ga kimanin akwatunan zabe 4,522 a mazabu 287 dake fadin Jiha domin magance muhimman matsalolin al'umma Kai tsaye.
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‎Kwamishinan yace; awannan karon, sabon tsarin Kudin akwati ya sami kwaskwarima domin dacewa da zamani, inda ya shigo da Hukumomi daban-daban kamar; ma'aikatar Shari'ah bisa Jagorancin Kwamishinan ma'aikatar, da ofishin babban mai bincikicen kudi a matakin Jiha, da ofishin babban mai bincikicen kudi a matakin Kananan Hukumomi da ofishin akanta janar na Jiha da Kuma kwararru wajen tasarrafi da na'ura Mai kwakwalwa da Kuma yanar-gizo domin tsaftacewa da tabbatuwar shirin bisa doka.
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‎Kwamishina Hannun giwa yace; bisa wannan ne kwamitin ya fito zagayen ganawa da masu ruwa da tsaki kan shirin a matakin Kananan Hukumomi 27 dake fadin Jiha dan ilimantar dasu da Kuma samun bayanai da zasu taimaka domin samun nasarar shirin, Inda Kuma a bisa wannan tsarinne ake ziyartar iyayen kasa sarakuna biyar dake fadin Jiha, domin sanar dasu yadda tsarin zai gudana da Kuma neman shawarwarin don neman albarbakar shirin.
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‎A jawabinsa ga Yan kwamitin, mai martaba Sarkin Kazaure Alhaji Najib Hussaini Adamu, ya yabawa gwamnatin gwamna Umar A. Namadi. Inda yace hakika wannan shirin zai janyo al'umma kusa da gwamnati Musamman wajen gudanar da aiyukan da s**a shafesu Kai tsaye. ya Kuma kira ga shuwagabanni, Musamman na Kananan hukumomi kan kada wannan tsari yasa su nade hannayesu wajen cigaba da samarwa al'umma kayayyakin more rayayuwa. Ya Kuma ja hankalin al'umma kan muhimmancin Kula da kayayyakin da gwamnati ke samar musu dan cigabansu.
‎A karshe sarkin ya yabawa Yan kwamitin bisa jajircewar wajen samun nasarar wannan shiri.
‎A wani cigaban, Mai martaba Sarkin Gumel Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Muhammad Sani CON, ya yabawa kokarin gwamnatin wajen dawo da tsarin Kudin akwati bisa tsari irin zamani.
‎Sarkin Wanda ya sami wakilci Babban Danmajalisar masarautar Kuma Galadiman Gumel, Alhaji Usman Maje Muhammad, ya jaddada goyon bayan masarautar kan duk wani tsari da zai inganta rayuwar Al'ummar masautar.
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‎Bayan ziyartar sarakunan guda Biyu kwamitin ya ganada Yan kwamitin na Kananan Hukumomin yankin naJigawa ta Arewa maso yamma guda 12 tare shuwagabannin Kananan Hukumomin baki daya domin samun nasarar shirin.
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‎Najib Umar, ANIPR.

‎Jami'in Hulda jama'a
‎Ma'aikatar Kananan Hukumomi
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31/07/2026

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‎PRESS RELEASE:
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‎STATE STEERING COMMITTEE ON POLLING UNIT DEVELOPMENT FUND PAYS ADVOCACY VISITS TO EMIRS OF KAZAURE AND GUMEL, ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS IN 12 NORTH-WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENTS OF JIGAWA STATE
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‎The State Steering Committee on the Polling Unit Development Fund, under the leadership of the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Ibrahim Garba Hannun-Giwa, has paid advocacy visits to the Emirates of Kazaure and Gumel to seek royal blessings and support for the successful implementation of the programme.
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‎During the visits, the Chairman of the Committee reiterated the commitment of the Jigawa State Government, under the leadership of His Excellency, Governor Umar A. Namadi, FCA, to revive the Polling Unit Fund initiative as a strategic mechanism to bring governance closer to the people. He explained that the programme will involve the disbursement of a minimum of Two Hundred Thousand Naira (₦200,000) to each of the 4,522 polling units across 287 wards in the state, aimed at addressing critical community needs directly.
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‎The Honourable Commissioner further noted that the reintroduced Polling unit development fund framework has been restructured to align with modern governance standards. It now incorporates key institutions, including the Ministry of Justice, the Office of the State Auditor-General, the Local Government Auditor-General, and the Office of the State Accountant-General, alongside professionals in finance, information technology, and digital systems, to ensure transparency, accountability, and compliance with due process.
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‎He added that the Committee has commenced a statewide stakeholder engagement across all 27 Local Government Areas to sensitize relevant actors, gather inputs, and ensure effective implementation. As part of this process, the Committee is also engaging traditional rulers across the five emirate councils to brief them on the programme and seek their guidance and blessings.
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‎In his remarks, the Emir of Kazaure, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Najib Hussaini Adamu, commended the efforts of Governor Umar A. Namadi, noting that the initiative will significantly enhance grassroots participation in governance, particularly in addressing community-specific needs. He, however, urged Local Government authorities not to relent in their statutory responsibilities of providing essential services. The Emir also emphasized the importance of community ownership and proper maintenance of government-provided infrastructure. He concluded by applauding the Committee for its dedication to the success of the programme.
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‎Similarly, the Emir of Gumel, His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Muhammad Sani, CON, praised the State Government for reintroducing the Polling Unit Fund in a more structured and modernized manner. Represented by the Galadiman Gumel, Alhaji Usman Maje Muhammad, the Emir reaffirmed the Emirate Council’s full support for initiatives that improve the welfare of the people.
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‎Following the royal visits, the Committee held a joint engagement with stakeholders from twelve (12) Local Government Areas in the North-West zone of Jigawa State, including Local Government officials and other key actors, as part of efforts to ensure the successful rollout of the programme.
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‎Najib Umar, ANIPR.
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‎Public Relations Officer
‎Ministry for Local Government and Community Development
‎Jigawa

29/07/2026

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29/07/2026

JIGAWA FLAGS OFF ADVOCACY ON POLLING UNIT DEVELOPMENT FUND ACROSS HADEJIA EMIRATE

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29/07/2026

Polling Unit Funds : Steering Committee Visits Emirs, Reaffirms Commitments to Smooth Implementation

From Mika'il Tsoho, Dutse 

29/07/2026

PRESS RELEASE

STATE STEERING COMMITTEE ON POLLING UNIT DEVELOPMENT FUND FLAGS OFF ADVOCACY AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT ACROSS EMIRATE COUNCILS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS

The Jigawa State Steering Committee on the Polling Unit Development Fund has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the smooth implementation of the programme across the state through adherence to the principles of prudence, fairness, and accountability.

This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Committee, Honourable Ibrahim Garba Hannun-Giwa, Commissioner for Local Government and Community Development, during an advocacy visit to His Royal Highness, the Emir of Hadejia and Chairman of the State Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Adamu Abubakar Maje. The visit was aimed at seeking royal blessings and strengthening stakeholder support for the successful rollout of the initiative.

The Commissioner explained that the introduction of the programme is driven by its potential to deliver positive impacts, particularly in bringing government closer to the grassroots and enabling prompt responses to the needs of people in hard-to-reach communities. He noted that this aligns with the core priorities of the administration of His Excellency, Governor Umar A. Namadi, FCA.

In his remarks, His Royal Highness, the Emir of Hadejia, Alhaji Adamu Abubakar Maje, expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah and commended Governor Umar A. Namadi for the reintroduction of the programme. He emphasized that the initiative will significantly support communities in addressing their immediate and critical development needs.

The Emir further called on citizens to ensure the judicious utilization of the fund, particularly in tackling pressing societal challenges. He also expressed confidence in the composition of the Steering Committee, noting that its members possess the integrity, professionalism, and experience required to deliver on the mandate effectively.

The team, led by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Distinguished Senator Mustapha Makama Kiyawa, also conducted a stakeholders’ engagement session with the seven-member Local Government Standing Committees drawn from all eight Local Government Areas within the Hadejia Emirate. The engagement focused on grievance redress mechanisms, during which valuable inputs were received, documented, and addressed accordingly.

The team comprises Honourable Ibrahim Garba Hannun-Giwa, Commissioner for Local Government and Community Development (Chairman); Distinguished Senator Mustapha Makama Kiyawa, Chief of Staff to the Governor; Engr. Gambo S. Mallam, Commissioner for Works and Transport; Barrister Bello Abdulkadir Fanini, Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of the State; Alhaji Adamu Muhammad Garin-Gabas, Principal Private Secretary to the Governor; Adamu Garba Dutse, State Auditor-General; and Shehu Muhammad Kaila, Auditor-General for Local Government Audit, Hon. Sibu Abdullahi, State Algon Chairman (Members).

Yusha’u Muhammad Jaji, Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Local Government and Community Development, serves as the Secretary of the Committee.

All the Local Government Chairmen under the Hadejia Emirate.

Najib Umar, ANIPR.

Public Relations Officer
Ministry for Local Government and Community Development.