Governor Namadi signs Hisba Board Bill into law in Jigawa

Governor Namadi signs Hisba Board Bill into law in Jigawa

The Jigawa State Executive Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has signed into law the bill for the establishment of the State Hisba Board, giving it a legal backing to function effectively. The bill was signed on Tuesday at the Council Chambers of Government House, Dutse, the state capital. The Governor explained that the process, which started eight months ago, was completed today to ensure the Board has a legal backing to operate effectively. Accord…

Climate action: Jigawa targets illegal logging, group inaugurates tree planting campaign - EnviroNews - latest environment news, climate change, renewable energy

The Jigawa State Government has warned against the use of unauthorised chainsaws to fell trees, threatening offenders with fines and jail terms. Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa State Dr Abdullahi Umar-Namadi, Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Environment, issued the warning while speaking to newsmen after a tree planting campaign in Dutse, the state capital. The campaign was organised by the Partnership for Development Action (PADAC) Foun…