APC Primaries: Why Jigawa people are standing firmly behind Gov Namadi

The emergence of Umar Namadi as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the 2027 general election did not come as a surprise to many political observers in Jigawa State. To supporters across the state’s 27 local government areas, the development merely reflects the growing confidence people have in a leader they believe has remained focused on governance, humility and development-oriented policies

Tsangaya Education Reform: Reading Gov Namadi beyond the moment

When Gov Umar Namadi shared the outcome of the six-month Tsangaya education programme in Jigawa State, it sounded, at first glance, like a routine government success story. But beneath the statistics, 150 participants, 96 per cent completion, nationally recognised certificates from National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies, lies something more politically significant: a test case for how social reform can translate into long-term political capital.

Umar Namadi: Education-friendly governor building Jigawa’s future

His attendance at the combined convocation ceremony of Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, earlier this week was not merely a routine government engagement. It was another visible demonstration of a leader whose passion for educational development remains unwavering. Standing before graduating students, their families, academics, and members of the university community, Gov Namadi did more than celebrate academic success; he reaffirmed his administration’s belief that education remains the most powerful tool for societal transformation