From Abdullahi Idris,Dutse
Jigawa State governor, Umar Namadi has restated his administration’s commitment to youth empowerment, national unity and sustainable development.
He stated this during the 2025 International Youth Day in Dutse.
Speaking at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Fanisau, the governor welcomed corps members to the state, assuring them of safety and support throughout their service year.
“As I said, Jigawa State is a land of peace and great opportunities, for which I urge you all to feel relaxed, enjoy the serene atmosphere of our dear state and explore the lifelong opportunities it offers. Wherever you may be posted for your primary assignment, you will be part and parcel of the community and I assure you that your time here will be safe and very rewarding.”
The governor disclosed significant improvements at the NYSC Orientation Camp as a result of the efforts of his administration.
“We have successfully completed the renovation of key facilities at the NYSC Orientation Camp, including the Male Hostel, Camp Clinic and the Main Hall—all of which are already in use to make your camp experience more comfortable and conducive.
“In addition, the state government is currently undertaking the full renovation of the female hostel, for which work is progressing steadily. We are committed to ensuring that both male and female corps members enjoy decent and secure accommodation.”
At a separate Government House reception for Jigawa youths, Governor Namadi emphasized the importance of aligning local youth actions with the Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs.
“The theme of the International Youth Day 2025 is ‘Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond,’ for which the local action we chose is ‘Youth Empowerment for Sustainable Development.” This is in recognition of the critical roles that youths are expected to play in accelerating progress towards the attainment of SDGs by 2030.”
Highlighting his administration’s achievements, the governor listed numerous empowerment initiatives, including entrepreneurship development and skills acquisition-targeted empowerment programmes such as the distribution of mobile food carts, micro-retail shops, handpump repair training and several ICT trainings in collaboration with NITDA, GLUWA and NDE.”
He also noted the recruitment of “almost 10,000 youths as local security guards and agricultural extension workers under J-AGRO, junior and senior staff under J-HEALTH, J-TEACH Programme and J-CARE Interventions.”
The governor also called on young people to shun social vices such as political thuggery, cultism and all forms of criminal behavior.
“Violence is not a tool for expression—it is a threat to peaceful coexistence and the unity and progress of all human societies. Equally, I appeal to our youths to stay away from drugs. Drug abuse leads to wasted potentials, broken families and great regret.”
