By Lanre Shodimu
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has said that Fadama platform under Result Area 2 of the NG-CARES programme is a critical driver of livelihood restoration and agricultural transformation in the state.
He made this known at the unveiling of the completion report and wrap-up ceremony of Result Area 2 (Fadama 1.0) at the Government House Banquet Hall in Dutse, the governor said the initiative has played a pivotal role in rebuilding the economic base of vulnerable households and small businesses.
Namadi explained that the NG-CARES programme was conceived not as a temporary relief scheme but as a strategic intervention to strengthen resilience, restore livelihoods, and support micro and small-scale enterprises affected by economic disruptions.
Our objective goes beyond temporary relief. It is about restoring livelihoods, improving household security, and facilitating the recovery of micro and small enterprises,” he stated.
Highlighting the importance of agriculture to Jigawa’s economy, the governor noted that investments in the sector remain key to ensuring sustainable development and improving the wellbeing of rural communities.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transparency and accountability, describing them as fundamental pillars of governance.
He also made it known that the intervention has not only improved the livelihoods of vulnerable households but also enhanced agricultural productivity, placing Jigawa on a stronger path to economic stability and growth.
He said a six-member standing committee was constituted to ensure fairness and credibility in the implementation of the programme.
The governor also commended the Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu and the World Bank for their support in the successful implementation of the NG-CARES initiative.
In his remarks, chairman of the Standing Committee, Saifullahi Umar, said the committee ensured that resources were judiciously utilised and reached the intended beneficiaries through a rigorous data-driven process.
Umar maintained that over 47,800 beneficiaries received agricultural inputs and productive assets in more than 1,200 hard-to-reach communities during the five phases of the programme.
