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Muhammad Alabira NabordoThe Jigawa State and Local Government Contributory Pension Scheme Board has disbursed over N1.5 billion to 569 retirees across the state.The beneficiaries include retirees from state service, local governments, and Local Education Authorities (LEAs).Addressing reporters on Monday, Dr. Binyaminu Shitu Aminu, Executive Secretary of the Pension Board, said a total sum of N1,505,449,327.78 Billion was distributed among the retirees, encompassing retirement benefits, death benefits, and death pension balances.The breakdown of the payment shows that 287 retirees from state service received N875,625,045 Million, while 158 retirees from local governments got N355,025,795.72 Million.Additionally, 124 LEA beneficiaries were paid N274,798,487.06 Million.Dr.…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoThe Jigawa State Government has embarked on an ambitious tree planting initiative, with 4.5 million trees will be planted across all streets in Dutse, the state capital.The exercise, which was flagged off on Saturday, is part of the government’s efforts to beautify the city, mitigate the effects of climate change, and promote environmental sustainability.Representing Governor Umar Namadi at the event, the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Bala Ibrahim Mamser, highlighted the significance of tree planting in human development.Alhaji Mamser enumerated the numerous benefits of tree planting, including air purification, noise reduction, and provision of shade.He also emphasized…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoCoalition throws it’s weight behind Jigawa State Govt to construct 1000 shops at FARM Centre Kano for the commercial purposes and economic generation.This was disclosed by Comrade Muhammad Misba’u Bashirka, on behalf of the Civil Society Coalition on Security Peace and Conflict Resolition in a press conference held on Friday at the NUJ State Secretariat, Dutse.Recently the Jigawa State Executive Council has approved for the construction of 1000 commercial shops at its land located at Farm Centre, in heart of Kano city.But some individuals in the state had rejected and criticized the idea, saying the shops should be…

The state Government set aside N2 Billion to purchase more commodities, 80 trucks load of Fertilizer on ground.Muhammad Alabira NabordoJigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has reduced the price of fertilizer to N28,800 per bag, a move aimed at boosting agricultural productivity in the state.While inaugurating the State Committee on Fertilizer at the ALGON Secretariat in Dutse, the Governor emphasized the importance of ensuring the fertilizer gets to the right beneficiaries, the farmers.To achieve this, checkpoints will be mounted on roads entering the state to prevent the fertilizer from being taken outside by agents.The committee, chaired by Senator Mustapha Makama…

From Ibrahim BalaThe Jigawa State Executive Governor Malam Umar Namadi has signed into law the Bill for establishment of State Hisba Board giving it a legal backing to fanction effectively.The bill was signed on Tuesday at the Council Chambers of the Government House, Dutse, the state capital.The Governor explained that the process which stated eight months ago was completed to ensure the Board has a legal backing to operate effectively.”We have signed into law the Hisba Bill, which establishes the Hisba Board as an official institution in Jigawa State.”I hope that its operations would bring greater social order and moral…

From Ibrahim BalaThe Jigawa State Executive Governor Malam Umar Namadi has signed into law the Bill for establishment of State Hisba Board giving it a legal backing to fanction effectively.The bill was signed on Tuesday at the Council Chambers of the Government House, Dutse, the state capital.The Governor explained that the process which stated eight months ago was completed to ensure the Board has a legal backing to operate effectively.”We have signed into law the Hisba Bill, which establishes the Hisba Board as an official institution in Jigawa State.”I hope that its operations would bring greater social order and moral…

In recent times, Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has increasingly expressed frustration over what he perceives as shortcomings by the Joint Security Task Force, code-named Operation Safe Haven (OPSH).This multi-agency outfit was established to restore peace, maintain order, and ensure safety, not only in Plateau State but also in parts of Bauchi and Kaduna States.While the dynamics of insecurity have evolved, with banditry largely overtaking the traditional farmer-herder clashes, the responsibility of restoring peace does not rest solely on the shoulders of OPSH personnel.Instead of blaming or openly confronting the troops—especially for political gain, what they truly need is moral,…

The aim is to boosts agriculture in Jigawa Northwest Senatorial ZoneMuhammad Alabira NabordoSenator Babangida Husseini, representing Jigawa Northwest senatorial zone, has on Monday distributed 12 trucks load of fertilizer to farmers in his constituency.He said the program, aimed at providing food security in the zone, is done under the watchful eyes of the Northwest Development Commission.He said each of the 12 local government areas in the Senatorial zone received one truckload of fertilizer, which was distributed Free to small and large-scale farmers, including APC supporters, farmer groups, and cooperative groups.The Senator said he has to flagg off the free fertilizer…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoJigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi has on Sunday paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Alhaji Bello Maitama, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who passed away two years ago.Namadi during a “Government and the governed Programm” at Gwaram Local Government Area asked his Special Adviser on Religious Affairs to conduct the special prayer for the reposed of Maitama’s soul.Governor Namadi described Alhaji Maitama as a good leader who embodied the values of compassion, humility, and integrity.He noted that the late politician was a pillar of strength in the party and a shining example of…

By Muhammad TankoThe Defence Headquarters (DHQ) Assessment Team, led by Air Vice Marshal (AVM) M.N. Onyebashi, on Sunday subtly rebuffed demand for the withdrawal of military personnel from Plateau State, commending troops under Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) for their outstanding performance.During the visits to several operational sectors, AVM Onyebashi praised the resilience and fighting spirit of the troops and urged them to remain intelligence-driven and vigilant in addressing security challenges across the Joint Operations Areas (JOA).He charged the personnel to steer clear of distractions and remain committed to their constitutional duties.Onyebashi also conveyed the goodwill message of the Chief of…