By Mohammed Suleiman, Dutse
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has signed a performance bond document to Members of the State Executive Council, and heads of Ministerial Departments and parastatals aimed to improving transparency, accountability, and dedication to service delivery.
The signing of the performance bond was held at the Government House, Dutse, in the presence of high-ranking government officials, party leaders, and development partners,
Governor Namadi expressed delight that, the performance bond will serve as a framework for evaluating the performance of ministries and parastatals for better outcomes.
He stated that signing the bond should not cause any concern, but rather serve as a reminder to the executive council members that, the people of Jigawa are eagerly awaiting the government to present realistic policies and programs that will improve their social and economic well-being.
Said Governor Namadi, During the campaign, we made a promise to prioritize the betterment of the lives of the people of Jigawa, which led to the development of my 12-point agenda.
“I am fully committed to this cause, hence to complete the implementation of these points, and I expect the council members, elected and political appointees, civil servants, and the general public to work collectively towards achieving these desired goals, ” governor Namadi stated.
Representatives of Civil Society and donor partners, including UNICEF, Save Children International, and FCDO, among others, who attended the event pledged to provide technical and financial assistance to promote public accountability and transparency in order to achieve the desired outcomes.
They also acknowledged that the signing of the performance bond serves as a testament to the governor’s unwavering dedication to the development of Jigawa state.
In a remark, the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Bala Ibrahim said the act of signing the bonds signifies Namadi’s administration’s commitment towards achieving the desired outcomes through an innovative and effective approach in public service.
He further emphasized the importance of implementing a system for monitoring, evaluating, rewarding, and penalizing individuals at every level.
