Dangyatin also commended the governor’s calm disposition and commitment to inclusive governance, particularly his focus on empowering youths and supporting vulnerable groups under what he described as the “Greater Jigawa” vision.

What sets Babandede apart is not just what he has done, but how he has done it, with humility, strategy, and a deep understanding of community needs.

The event brought together over 300 participants, including farmers, extension agents, government officials, and other agricultural stakeholders to...

The congratulatory message was contained in a statement signed by Senior Special Assistants to the governor on Media Hajiya Zainab Shu'aibu Rabo and made it available to news men in Dutse.

The overwhelming reception, largely driven by supporters from Jigawa North Senatorial District, reinforced growing calls for Babandede to take on a more prominent political role.

Fekadu highlighted key achievements of the programme, including improved coordination among government institutions through the Social Protection Council and Technical Working Group, as well as enhanced capacity to identify and support vulnerable groups such as persons with disabilities, women, and the elderly.

His resignation comes in line with a federal directive requiring political appointees seeking to contest in upcoming elections to resign before the end of the stipulated period.

The APC chieftain further called on aggrieved individuals and groups to focus on genuine issues to promote unity, noting that such an approach would strengthen mutual trust and create more opportunities for growth and development in the state.

The establishment of the Blue Sapphire Hub is widely seen as a strategic step towards positioning Jigawa State as a growing centre for innovation, entrepreneurship, and inclusive digital development in Nigeria.

The visit, held amid the 2026 festivities, may appear ceremonial at first glance. But beneath the surface, it revealed deeper layers of political alignment, enduring relationships and strategic unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa State.