Namadi: Jigawa’s Next Development Phase Will Be Driven by Knowledge, Evidence by Abdullahi Idris Dustse
Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has said the state’s next phase of development will be anchored on research, evidence and knowledge , urging academics and researchers to work more closely with government in finding practical solutions to the state’s economic and social challenges. Namadi spoke on Saturday at an interactive session with the Forum of Jigawa Academics at the Banquet Hall of Government House, Dutse, where he reviewed the achievements of his administration and outlined priorities for the next stage of its 12-Point Agenda. Umar Ndamdi governor of Jigawa state The governor said the fourth edition of the annual engagement was designed to move beyond accountability to a deeper examination of evidence, policies and measurable outcomes. “Today’s session must go further by interrogating evidence, refining policy, and identifying how knowledge can accelerate the next stage of our mission,” he said. Namadi said his administration had, since assuming office in Ma...