Umar Namadi

How we brokered peace between feuding farmers, herders in Jigawa community

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The Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, has narrated how he brokered peace between feuding crop farmers and cattle herders in Guri Local Government Area of his state. The governor said he was initially wrongly informed by his officials that a Fulani leader was behind the conflict between the two groups such that he threatened … Read more

Jigawa increases compensation for land, economic trees acquired by government

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Jigawa State Government has reviewed the amount of money to be paid henceforth as compensation for land and economic trees taken by the government. The government’s spokesperson, Sagir Ahmad, said the decision followed deliberations at the state Executive Council Meeting on Wednesday, presided over by the Governor, Umar Namadi. Mr Ahmad said higher compensation will … Read more