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Jigawa Governor Wins Best Grassroots Development Award, Calls for More Focus on Rural Communities

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Jigawa Governor Wins Best Grassroots Development Award, Calls for More Focus on Rural Communities

By Matthew Eloyi

Jigawa State Governor, Mallam Umar Namadi, has been honoured as the Governor of the Year/Best Governor in Grassroots Development at the OurNigeria Awards 2024, a recognition he described as an inspiration to intensify his efforts in improving the lives of people at the grassroots level.

Speaking at the event themed “Nigeria Rising: Celebrating Excellence, Charting the Future”, Governor Namadi emphasised that true national development begins at the grassroots.

“Whatever we do in this country, we should think of the people at the grassroots. If you want to educate the people of this country, you start from the grassroots; if you want to provide healthcare, you start by providing for the people at the grassroots,” he stated.

According to him, economic growth is directly linked to grassroots development, as small and medium-scale enterprises—key drivers of the economy—thrive in rural areas.
He urged fellow leaders to prioritise policies that uplift rural communities, noting that strengthening the grassroots translates to strengthening Nigeria as a whole.

Governor Namadi also commended the organisers of the OurNigeria Awards, praising the credibility of the selection process.

“When awards are given on merit, it encourages people to do more,” he said, urging OurNigeria News Magazine to sustain its efforts in promoting national development.

The OurNigeria Awards 2024 brought together distinguished personalities from various sectors, celebrating excellence and charting a progressive path for Nigeria’s future.

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