By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse
In a major move to restore confidence in public service and protect the dignity of retirees, Governor Malam Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has announced the injection of over N7 billion to resuscitate the state’s previously collapsed pension scheme.
The announcement was made during the 2025 International Workers’ Day celebration held at Aminu Kano Triangle, Dutse, where the Governor reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to worker welfare and institutional reforms.
“When we came in 2023, we found that the Jigawa State pension scheme was about to collapse,” Governor Namadi said. “We injected over seven billion naira and resuscitated the scheme to sustain the system.”
He emphasized that the ceremony symbolized unity, partnership, and shared responsibility between the government and the workforce, calling it a moment to reflect on mutual efforts in building “a Greater Jigawa – a more prosperous state that will be our pride and that of future generations.”
Governor Namadi outlined wide-ranging achievements under his administration’s 12-point agenda, including massive recruitment in the health and education sectors
Others he listed to include subsidized agricultural loans for workers, the establishment of palliative shops, and the gradual implementation of a N70,000 minimum wage for state workers.
“These interventions are targeted at ensuring our workers are motivated, equipped, and empowered to drive our policies and development agenda,” he added.
On behalf of the organized labour, Comrade Sunusi Alhassan Maigatari lauded the Governor’s labour-friendly policies and dedication to worker welfare, saying, “Governor Namadi is both labour-friendly and a governor of the people.”
He also praised the administration for its practical impact on workers’ lives — from financial empowerment to job creation — amid ongoing national economic challenges.
The Governor rounded off with a personal message to workers:
“You may not be enjoying the sweat of your labour 100%, but I assure you, it will not go in vain.”