In a recent development, the Jigawa State executive council has given the green light for the establishment of three new agencies within the state.
Speaking to reporters, Sagir Musa Ahmad, the Commissioner for Information, Youth Support, and Culture, confirmed this decision.
This move came after deliberations at the state executive council meeting chaired by Governor Umar Namadi.
The commissioner elaborated that the council’s decision followed the presentation of Draft Bills on New Agencies. These bills will now be forwarded to the State House Assembly for approval and enactment into law.
Among the newly proposed agencies are the Jigawa State Information Technology and Digital Economy Agency (JISITDEA) and the Jigawa State Residents Identity Management Agency (JISRIMA).
Additionally, there are plans for the establishment of the Jigawa State Tsangaya Education Board (JISSEB) and the Jigawa State Senior Secondary Schools Management Board.