Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has, once again, demonstrated the kind of bold and patriotic leadership that continues to distinguish his administration, as he formally signed and presented the Jigawa State Open Government Partnership (OGP) State Action Plan III, covering 2026 to 2027
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Why Jigawa’s new medical university matters
When the National Universities Commission (NUC) announced this week that it had approved the establishment of the Jigawa State University of Medical and Allied Sciences, the news carried significance well beyond the addition of a 70th state-owned university to Nigeria’s higher education landscape. It confirmed, once again, that Governor Umar Namadi understands something many of his
Gov Namadi:Turning politics to a vehicle for unity
The defection of Hon. Kabiru Ibrahim, member representing Birnin Kudu Constituency in the Jigawa State House of Assembly, to the All Progressives Congress (APC) this week is more than a routine political headline; it’s a quiet but powerful demonstration of the kind of leadership Gov Umar Namadi has built in Jigawa State. One rooted in fairness, inclusiveness and a genuine hunger for development that transcends party colours
Senseman Editorial
About one thousand Nigerian students pursuing degrees in medicine, engineering, pharmacy, Islamic studies, and other disciplines suddenly found their academic dreams hanging in the balance. Universities were forced to suspend activities, transportation was disrupted, and anxiety replaced hope. Young Nigerians who travelled abroad to acquire knowledge now face uncertainty through no fault of theirs
Gov Namadi’s local government development plans and his grassroots vision
Jigawa State governor, Umar Namadi’s administration is a leadership style that does not announce itself with fanfare, but with foresight. It is the kind that plants trees whose shade it may never sit under, builds roads it may not always trave onl and lays foundations whose full weight will only be felt by generations
Free Fertilizer Distribution: Hon. Al-Hassan Ado Doguwa defining industrialisation
When the sun rose over GSS Burumburum in Tudun Wada Local Government Area on Sunday, 26 July, 2026, it did not merely illuminate a field of chairs and canopies waiting for dignitaries, it illuminated a promise kept, a leader’s word made flesh, and the quiet dignity of thousands of farmers who, for once, did not have to beg, borrow, or bribe their way
Memo to Minister Alausa on Textbook Ranking Policy
Education policies have far-reaching consequences, shaping not only what students learn but also the industries and professionals that support learning. It is therefore imperative that any major reform in the education sector is preceded by broad stakeholder consultation and consensus, transparency, and careful assessment of its likely impact. This does not seem to be the case with the proposed
Gov Namadi’s twin executive orders and the rule of law
Gov Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has once again demonstrated that visionary leadership need not depart from due process, as he signed two landmark executive orders aimed at combating drug abuse and promoting societal reorientation across the state
SENSEMAN EDITORIAL 21:07:2026
When the United States chooses to strike first and explain later, it does not merely settle a score with Tehran, it rewrites the rules of the international order for everyone watching. And the world is watching, even if it refuses to speak
Senseman Editorial 21:07:2026
The latest confrontation between the United States and Iran has once again exposed a troubling reality in international affairs: the growing perception that military might, rather than international law, determines what is acceptable. When powerful nations resort to force with limited accountability, they weaken the very global order they claim to