Jigawa lost N5bn to ‘EndBadGovernance’ protests - Report

Jigawa lost N5bn to ‘EndBadGovernance’ protests – Report

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Umar Namadi, executive governor of Jigawa State

Properties worth ₦5 billion were destroyed during the nationwide protests in August 2024 according to the Jigawa State Government.

Barrister Bello Fanini,Chairman of the fact-finding committee, confirmed the extensive damage while presenting its report to Governor Umar Namadi at the Government House in Dutse on Tuesday night.

Fanini, who also serves as the state Commissioner for Justice, revealed that the destruction affected assets belonging to the federal, state, and local governments, as well as private individuals.

The committee’s report includes key recommendations aimed at preventing such devastating incidents in the future.

Governor Namadi commended the committee for their thorough work and pledged to carefully review and implement their recommendations.
He also emphasised the urgent need to safeguard lives and properties of residents in the state.

Faith Donatus

Dr. Faith Donatus is a climate change expert, a seasoned researcher with over 15 years of experience and a two-time award winner for contributing to research by the International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation. With a PhD in Environmental Pollution and Control, Faith is passionate about transforming Nigeria's food and public health systems through deep research, data-driven analysis, deducing solution-based insights to challenges impacting Nigeria's food and health systems. At Businessday, she is a real sector correspondent, covering health and agricultural beats.