From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse
The Jigawa State executive council has approved a low key programs and activities to Commemorate the 35th anniversary of the creation of Jigawa State on 27th August, 1991 during the administration of General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida.
This was contained in a statement signed by the State Commissioner for Information and Sports and culture Alhaji Sagir Musa Ahmed and made it available to news men, as part of the council resolution held on Monday at government House Dutse.
The statement said, the Council has approved recommendations made by the committee chaired by His Excellency, Deputy Governor Engr. Aminu Usman FNSE for institutionalizing future anniversary celebrations and the development of a framework for State Merit Awards and Honours.
According to the statement, 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.
It maintained that 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.
The statement added that, the activities are intended to reflect on Jigawa 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.
