Jigawa at 35: Gov Namadi reaffirms commitment to peace, sustainable dev’t

Jigawa State is marking its 35th anniversary. The state's governor, Umar A. Namadi, has released an anniversary message. According to Daily Trust, he described the occasion as a time for thanksgiving, remembrance, reflection, and renewed commitment to the state's development.

The state was created on August 27, 1991, from the old Kano State, with Dutse as its capital. Governor Namadi acknowledged the contributions of the state's founding fathers, past leaders, traditional rulers, civil servants, and citizens. He also paid tribute to successive military administrators and civilian governors who have led the state since its creation, including Major-General Mueen Olayinka Sule and Alhaji Ali Sa’ad Birnin-Kudu, as reported by Daily Trust.

The governor's spokesperson, Hamisu Mohammed Gumel, released a statement quoting the governor's anniversary message, which expressed gratitude to Allah, according to Premium Times.

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