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| Image: Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi (center) at the citizens engagement program held in Birnin Kudu. |
By Muhammad Salisu
Against all expectations at the event, Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has announced an investigation into the claims of achievements made by two top officials in his administration.
The officials in question are the Commissioner for Health and Social Development, Dr. Muhammad Abdullahi Kainuwa, and the Director-General of the state Youths Employment Agency, Dr. Habib Kanya respectively.
The citizens engagement program was intended to foster interaction between the government and constituents across the 27 Local Government Areas of Jigawa State.
However, the controversy surrounding the two officials' claims has overshadowed the event's purpose.
The investigation was prompted by a citizen's engagement program organized by the state government, where the two officials' claims were vehemently disputed by the public.
During the 3rd phase of the program themed '"citizens engagement programme" held on Sunday in Birnin Kudu, Dr. Kainuwa's presentation was met with a chorus of disapproval from the audience.
The crowd loudly disputed his claims of projects executed in the Local Government, forcing him to abandon his speech and defend himself before the dignitaries, including Governor Namadi and the Minister of Defence.
Similarly, Dr. Kanya faced a barrage of skepticism when he attempted to tout his agency's achievements.
The audience questioned the validity of his statements, further fueling the controversy.
In response to the public's outcry, Governor Namadi while speaking at the event assured the people that his administration would get to the bottom of the matter.
"We will institute a probe to uncover the truth behind the disputed claims," he vowed.
"Our administration's priority is to ensure transparency and accountability," he said.
The Governor therefore emphasized that the probe is expected to shed light on the accuracy of the commissioner's and agency head's claims, providing a clearer picture of the state's development progress.
Governor Namadi also highlighted his administration's commitment to executing projects that align with the Jigawa citizens' 12-point agenda.
"We are dedicated to serving the people and addressing their concerns," he stressed.
"By probing the disputed claims, the administration aims to restore public trust and ensure that development projects are executed effectively," governor Namadi stated further.
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