Jigawa Gov: I will Hold My Commissioners Responsible for Inefficiency

Ahmad Sorondinki  in Kano

The Jigawa Governor, Mallam Umar Namadi, has threatened to hold his Commissioners, advisers, and top government officials responsible for inefficiency in their respective ministries, departments, and agencies.

The governor revealed this during his opening remarks at a two-day retreat for members of the Jigawa State Executive Council and other top government officials held from September 18th to 19th, 2023.

According to the governor, in a statement, he  intended to track all the activities of the heads of the MDAs by defining specific milestones and performance indicators.

The governor recognised the retreat’s comprehensive agenda and its critical role in achieving the state’s development goals, in the drive to implement the administration’s commitments to uplift the economic status of the people of the state.

He promised to address the current challenges faced by the state, especially on human development that continued to depict a grim picture despite several years of success stories in various sectors.

He expressed his concerns about key human development indices that continue to depict a grim picture. Despite significant achievements, these challenges persist, as evident in the 2022 MICS Survey Report.

Highlighting the need for a revised approach to implementing initiatives and interventions, Governor Namadi stressed the importance of practical improvements in the socioeconomic well-being of Jigawa’s citizens with measurable impacts on national surveys.

Furthermore, he emphasised the significance of efficient resource utilisation, effective public expenditure, and financial management systems. He proposed the establishment of a robust monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system to continually appraise performance across sectors and take remedial measures when necessary.

Governor Namadi therefore, urged all participants to actively engage in the retreat proceedings, recognizing that the issues discussed are pivotal for sector-level success and overall government performance.