Writing By Usman MZ; Editing By Yusuf Zubairu
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has emerged as the Digital Governor of the Year 2025 (Northwest Region) at the Nigeria GovTech Public Service Awards, organized by the Bureau for Public Service Reforms (BPSR) under the Presidency.
In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Jigawa State Governor, Hamisu Mohammed Gumel, the prestigious ceremony was held on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the State House Old Banquet Hall, Abuja.
Governor Namadi was honoured for his outstanding strides in digitizing governance and modernizing public service delivery across Jigawa State.
His administration’s establishment of the Jigawa State ICT & Digital Economy Agency was highlighted as a major milestone, serving as a hub for innovation, digital policy, and youth empowerment.
Other awardees included Governors Alex Otti (Abia), Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa), Douye Diri (Bayelsa), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), and Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau) for their notable governance reforms.
The event, themed “Redefining Possibilities: Harnessing Emerging Technologies for Public Service Delivery and Socio-Economic Development,” aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda on technology-driven governance.
In his acceptance remarks, Governor Namadi expressed gratitude to Allah (SWT) for the recognition, attributing the achievement to divine guidance and teamwork.
He appreciated the BPSR and the GovTech Awards Committee for ensuring a transparent selection process, describing the award as a testament to Jigawa’s collective innovation and resilience.
The governor reaffirmed his administration’s determination to leverage ICT for job creation, e-governance, and youth empowerment, all anchored within his 12-point development agenda.
He emphasized that promoting ICT remains a top priority, aimed at restoring Jigawa’s reputation as a pacesetter in digital governance and socio-economic innovation.
Governor Namadi noted several achievements, including the revival of Galaxy ITT Limited, training of over 1,000 youths in digital outsourcing, and 1,000 civil servants in ICT literacy for improved governance.
He further cited the launch of Jigawa OneAPI, an application interface enabling secure and seamless digital integration across government institutions in the state.
The statement says Governor Namadi dedicated the award to the people of Jigawa, pledging continued investments in ICT, innovation, and inclusive development to ensure sustainable progress for future generations.
COV/USMAN M
