List Of Jigawa State Governors And Their Deputies (1992-Present)
This is the comprehensive list of all the Governors who have served Jigawa State, and their Deputies from 1992 till date:
Governor | Deputy Governor | Took office | Left office | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Achike Udenwa | Udeagu | 29 May 1999 | 29 May 2007 | PDP |
Ikedi G. Ohakim | Viola Adaku Onwuliri | 29 May 2007 | 29 May 2011 | PPA / PDP |
Owelle Rochas Anayo Okorocha | Prince Eze Madumere | 29 May 2011 | 29 May 2019 | APC |
Emeka Ihedioha | Gerald Iroha | 29 May 2019 | 15 January 2020 | PDP |
Hope Uzodinma | Chinyere Ekomaru | 15 January 2020 | Incumbent | APC |
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Who Was The First Governor Of Jigawa State?
Jigawa State, located in northwestern Nigeria, was officially created on August 27, 1991. It was formed from parts of Kano State, and the first Governor of Jigawa State was Ali Sa’ad Birnin-Kudu, who started his term in January 1992.
Ali Sa’ad Birnin-Kudu was a member of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), and before he became governor, the state was managed by a military administrator named Olayinka Sule.
Sule was in charge from the time Jigawa State was created until Birnin-Kudu took over. The time when Birnin-Kudu began his role was a period when Nigeria was moving from military rule to a democratic government.
During his time as governor, Birnin-Kudu worked on developing the state’s infrastructure and improving social services. However, Birnin-Kudu’s time as governor ended in November 1993.
This happened after a military coup took place, which removed many democratically elected leaders across Nigeria. After his removal, Jigawa State had a series of military administrators until democratic governance was restored in 1999.
Who Is The Current Governor Of Jigawa?
The current Governor of Jigawa State is Umar Namadi, who took office on May 29, 2023. Before becoming governor, Namadi was the Deputy Governor of Jigawa State from May 2019 to May 2023.
During this time, he introduced important changes in managing the state’s finances, such as using the Treasury Single Account (TSA) to make the management of state funds more transparent and accountable
Umar Namadi was born on April 7, 1963, in Kafin Hausa, Jigawa State. He grew up in a family known for its religious background; his grandfather was the Chief Imam of Kafin-Hausa.
Namadi started his education at Kafin Hausa Central Primary School. He then went to Mallam Madori Teachers College, where he got a Teachers Grade II Certificate in 1982.
He continued his studies at Bayero University in Kano and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting in 1987. He later completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the same university.
After finishing his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Makurdi, Benue State, Namadi worked with several auditing firms. He was employed by Abdu Abdurrahim & Co. Chartered Accountants and Egwu Oga & Co., and he also worked with the National Board for Community Banks and Kaduna Textiles Limited.
Later, he joined the Dangote Group of Companies, where he became the Financial Controller. In 2006, Namadi began working in the public sector.
He was with the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), serving as the General Manager of Finance & Accounts and later as the General Manager of Contribution Management Department. Also, he had a successful business career.
He was the Managing Partner of Namadi, Umar & Co. Chartered Accountants and led Danmodi Food Processing Limited and Danmodi Farms Limited as Chairman/CEO.
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Who Is The Current Deputy Governor Of Jigawa?
Aminu Usman is the current Deputy Governor of Jigawa State, and he has been in this role since May 29, 2023. Aminu Usman was elected alongside Governor Umar Namadi. They both represent the All Progressives Congress (APC).
As the Deputy Governor, Aminu Usman is the second-highest executive officer in the state and plays a key role in helping manage and lead the state. Aminu Usman was born in 1963 and he studied at several institutions.
These include Kano State Polytechnic, Yaba College of Technology in Lagos, and Bayero University in Kano. He earned a degree in Electrical Engineering, which helped him build a successful career in engineering and management before entering politics.
Aminu Usman worked with the Federal Housing Authority. However, Aminu Usman’s political career started when he was appointed as the Commissioner for Works and Transport in Jigawa State. He was responsible for overseeing major infrastructure projects and transportation programs in the state.
During the 2023 elections, Aminu Usman and Umar Namadi ran on a platform that focused on development, transparency, and improving living standards in Jigawa State. Their campaign was successful, and they continued the APC’s influence in the state.
