Gov Namadi Highlights Reforms, Pledges Support For Jigawa Workers 

From Abdullahi Idris, Dutse 

Jigawa State governor, Umar Namadi has promised continued support for workers in the state.

The governor made the pledge while addressing workers during the 2026 Workers Day celebration held in Dutse.

Using the occasion to reflect on ongoing reforms in the state, Namadi reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare of workers, acknowledging their steady role in driving the state’s development.

“Your resilience and commitment have continued to contribute to the progress and prosperity of our state,” he said.

Speaking on the theme of the event, ‘Insecurity and Poverty as the Bane of Decent Work,’ the governor said both issues remained closely tied to the realities faced by workers and must be addressed deliberately.

“These are challenges that affect everyday life and they require sustained attention from all of us,” he added.

The governor pointed to the administration’s 12-point development agenda as the foundation for ongoing efforts, with particular emphasis on agriculture, infrastructure, healthcare, education and social protection.

Over the past three years, according to Governor Namadi, more than 5,000 workers have been recruited into the civil service, alongside over 6,000 engaged through targeted employment programmes, in addition to increased opportunities and interventions in the areas of promotions, welfare and training.

He added that the state had taken steps to stabilise its contributory pension scheme and maintain regular payment of salaries and pensions, while also implementing the new minimum wage across all salary structures.

Namadi assured the workers that government remains open to dialogue and committed to addressing these issues.

He also urged them to remain committed to their duties, while assuring them of continued government support.

Earlier, the State Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Sunusi Alhassan commended government for what he described as tangible progress in workers welfare.

He cited the implementation of the N70,000 minimum wage, large-scale recruitment, workers agricultural loan programme, housing initiatives and expanded healthcare services as key achievements.

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