By Usman Muhammed Zaria
Jigawa State Government says it has approved a series of programmes and activities to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the state’s creation on August 27, 1991, by the administration of General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida.
The State Commissioner for Information, Alhaji Sagir Musa Ahmed, disclosed this to newsmen in Dutse.
According to him, the State Executive Council has also approved recommendations by a committee chaired by the Deputy Governor, Engineer Aminu Usman, to institutionalize future anniversary celebrations.
The council also approved the development of a framework for state merit awards and honours.
Sagir Musa pointed out that, as part of the series of activities approved, special prayers will be conducted in all Juma’at mosques across the state, with the exercise to be coordinated through the Forum of Juma’at Mosque Imams, the Emirate Councils and the Council of Ulamas, under the direction of the Secretary to the State Government.
He said, the anniversary activities will also provide an opportunity to honour and celebrate the founding fathers of Jigawa State, appreciate and recognize the contributions of past leaders, public servants, traditional institutions, development partners and other citizens who have contributed to the growth and development of the State since its creation.
Sagir added that, the activities are intended to reflect on the state’s journey over the past 35 years, celebrate its achievements, acknowledge the contributions of those who have played significant roles in its development, and inspire renewed commitment towards building a more prosperous and united State.
Editing By Yusuf Zubairu
