Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has declared that transparency and accountability remain non-negotiable principles in the implementation of government programmes in the state.
The governor made this known yesterday during the unveiling of the completion report and wrap-up ceremony of Result Area 2 (Fadama 1.0) under the NG-CARES programme, held at the Banquet Hall of the Government House in Dutse.
Namadi said his administration had placed strong emphasis on transparency to ensure that public resources meant for the poor and vulnerable are properly utilised.
“As a fellow of ICAN, I hold the principles of transparency and accountability as non-negotiable in this government,” the governor stated.
He explained that, due to challenges experienced in the implementation of similar programmes in the past, his administration established a six-member standing committee to ensure fairness, transparency and proper monitoring of the programme.
According to him, the committee was tasked with ensuring that all processes in the implementation of the programme meet the highest standards of accountability.
Namadi noted that the Fadama platform under Result Area 2 has played a key role in restoring livelihoods, improving household security and supporting the recovery of micro and small enterprises affected by economic shocks.
“Our objective is not only to provide temporary relief but to restore livelihoods and strengthen household resilience, especially through agriculture, which remains the lifeline for many families in our state,” he said.
He also praised members of the standing committee for their commitment and dedication in ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the programme.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Standing Committee, Dr Saifullahi Umar, said the committee was established to ensure that every kobo allocated to the state reached the poor and vulnerable through a strict and data-driven selection process.
“We didn’t just monitor the programme; we validated the integrity of the process by visiting homes and verifying the status of those we served,” he said.
Umar revealed that across five phases of implementation, a total of 47,800 beneficiaries were supported with agricultural inputs and productive assets in more than 1,200 hard-to-reach communities across Jigawa State.
He added that the intervention had significantly improved the livelihoods of vulnerable households while strengthening agricultural productivity in the state.
