May 29: Umar Namadi’s Definition of Greater Jigawa State
By Ahmad Muhammad Danyaro
AREWA AGENDA – Democracy is the most excellent and viable system in polity appraisal . This is more glaring when viewed from the point of federation unity. As a basic requirement for growth and development, democracy has been inherent capacity to carry along with it, while accommodating different shades of opinions and inputs in terms of contributions of ideas for the achievement of desired goals.
Change presents humanity with a confounding paradox. Whereas change is constant and inevitable it forebodes a vague sense of unease. Fear of the unknown taunts the nerves of even the valorous of men. Men of destiny however prepare for change, meeting it at the doorstep with a secure pace. May 29, 2023, is Jigawa State date with fate.
It is a whole new day in Jigawa State. The dramatic and uncompromising manner in the old order was swept away and the unyielding enthusiasm of the people toward the new helmsman has created an electrifying air of optimism of continuity and consolidation in the state. There is whiff of expectations from the People. They voted for a radical departure from politics of subservience to snobbish overloads, of paying lip service to people’s welfare and crass insensitivity (PDP) toward the people’s material and spiritual wellbeing (APC).
Mallam Umar Namadi’s victory at the polls in March gubernatorial elections was indeed a clear indication of his wide appeal, acceptability and popularity among the teeming electorates across the states, who were grossly dissatisfied with the reckless mismanagement and embezzlement of the state resources at the expense of their wellbeing by the Peoples’ Democratic Party planning to stage a comeback.
There comes a time in the annals of a state when socio-political events and issues are thrown up by providence with the intention of testing the human will and resolve. Such events may be positive or negative, right or wrong, well-intended or ill-intended. Such a situation may be manipulated or given free reign, simple or complicated as the case may be. The above synopsis seems to be playing out in Jigawa State, on the governorship election swept by Mallam Umar Namadi , the current deputy governor of the state. His destiny has rattled and ruffled the opposition and its team of stooges. Indeed, it is after the rain, so the worms are crawling out.
Great countries apply the remedy for sustenance, as they are the divert products of statesman who apply to solve the crisis in any society. one of such people is the Jigawa newly elected Governor, Mallam Umar Namadi who is a quintessence of good leadership. The trait of good leadership includes intelligence, charisma, decisiveness, humility, self-confidence, enthusiasm, strength and bravery which are all epitomized by the outgoing deputy governor who is the only deputy in the current dispensation stepping into the shoes of his boss.
Given his wide experience and accumulated knowledge of governance, having served as the outgoing deputy governor of Jigawa state, among multiple states and national assignments. Many did not doubt the ability of Governor Umar Namadi when he was elected last March to consolidate the achievement of the outgoing Badaru/Namadi to restore the hope of millions of Jigawa citizens and transform the state back to its leading role among the states of the federation in all field of human endeavours.
The emergence of Mallam Umar Namadi as the candidate of the All Progressive Party (APC) in Jigawa, is seen by political pundits and analysts as a good omen. His subsequent election with a wide margin displays him as a long-awaited messiah that will lead the state to the stage of consolidation and continuity in the post-Badaru era.
The Umar Namadi administration promised to make Jigawa State a model state in terms of good governance, probity and accountability. it also promised to polish and harness human and material resources in achieving its 12-point agenda.
In all fairness, Mallam Umar Namadi (Dan Modi ) is an experienced leader going by his exploits as the Commissioner of Finance and subsequently as Deputy Governor of Jigawa State. The general consensus is that he is indeed a man of high grade intelligence fully prepared for the task ahead. Since his emergence as governor-elect, Jigawa State is receiving a boost both locally and internationally and it is clear he would face the myriads of challenges confronting the state through a well-articulated and multispectral approach with a view to usher in significant transformation in the living of the state.
Mallam Namadi ’s gifted ability to solve most complex problems at the snap of a finger, and his selfless leadership qualities which radiates confidence and experience saw him into several public and private offices. He is a meticulous person, articulate with vision, a goal getter with exceptional organizational and managerial ability in human resources.
He has pledged to take advantage of his contact and access in both private and public sectors in Nigeria and oversees in attracting real investment, infrastructural development, making Jigawa state the number one investment destination, capacity building for the women and youth, exploration of agricultural potentials.
Mallam Umar Namadi sees Jigawa not as a doomed state but: ‘an industrious, entrepreneurial state, robust in growth, rich in culture, vibrant in labor and attractive for investment…..’he widely believed to be the personality that is equipped with the pedigree, integrity and capacity to drive the state through the pathway of phenomenal positive changes to a destination where it is confidently and truly reflect “Jigawa: The New World” following the path of unprecedented development of the state piloted by the outgoing Badaru administration”.
Danyaro wrote in from Dutse and can be reached on [email protected]
