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JI · North West · Capital: Dutse

Jigawa

Umar Namadi
APC · in office since 2023 · born Kafin Hausa, 1961
Education: Bayero University (Accounting); FCA.
Career: Former Deputy Governor of Jigawa.
Budget (recorded)
₦243B
Total Debt
₦53B
Active Projects
121
Transparency
65/100

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⚡ Key challenges on record

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🏗️ Projects in Jigawa

121 tracked projects — completed, ongoing and abandoned.

Progress since taking office

  • 12-point agenda focusing on agriculture, education, health
  • Free education to senior secondary
  • Solar mini-grids in 30 communities

Controversies & allegations

No major verified controversies on record.

Court cases on record

No active criminal/civil cases on the public record.

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