2027 Election: Jigawa Deputy Governor Sees Renomination as New Call to Serve

The Deputy Governor of Jigawa State, Aminu Usman, has called his renomination as the running mate to Governor Umar Namadi for the 2027 gubernatorial election a new call to serve.

Mr Usman, who is an engineer, made this statement during a meeting with members of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Jigawa State. He praised Governor Namadi for trusting him with the position for another term.

“I consider this nomination not only a great honour, but also a renewed call to service and responsibility to the good people of Jigawa State. I remain profoundly grateful to His Excellency, the Governor of Jigawa State, Malam Umar Namadi, for the confidence and trust he continually had in me.

“I pray that Almighty Allah will guide us, strengthen us and enable us to continue serving the people with sincerity, humility and dedication.

“I thank the members of Jigawa Correspondents’ Chapel of the NUJ for their display of professionalism in the discharge of your constitutional responsibilities in informing and educating the people.

Support from Journalists

“As members of the press, you remain important partners in the development of our dear state. We look forward to your continued cooperation, constructive engagement and responsible reporting as we work together for peace and progress of the state,” the Deputy Governor stated.

Earlier in the meeting, the Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel, Comrade Zangina Muhammad, assured the Deputy Governor of the members’ unwavering support and cooperation for the overall progress of Jigawa State.

Mr Muhammad pointed out that the chapel includes journalists from respected national and international media organizations who work ethically to highlight policies and programs that affect the public.

“We will remain committed to responsible journalism that aligns with the policies and programmes of the government, holds the government accountable, and tells compelling stories highlighting local culture, resilience, community challenges, among others,” Mr Muhammad said.