Workers' Day: Jigawa Gov Lifts 16-Year Recruitment Ban, Targets 11,000 Jobs

Workers Day: Gov. Namadi Promises Better Deals For Jigawa Workers, Moves To Review Minimum Pension.

By Mohammed Abubakar Dutse On the occasion of the 2026 Workers’Day celebration in Dutse, Governor Umar Namadi has pledged to continue to implement policies that would enhance the welfare of civil servants in the state to promote productivity of workers. The governor made pledge in a speech to mark this year’s workers Day at the Nuhu Muhammad Sanusi Durbar Ground in the state capital. But he solicited the support and cooperation of the civil serv…

Workers' Day: Jigawa Gov Lifts 16-Year Recruitment Ban, Targets 11,000 Jobs

After 16 years of stalled hiring, the Jigawa State Government has lifted its recruitment embargo, targeting over 11,000 new jobs across ministries, departments, and agencies to celebrate the 2026 International Workers Day in Dutse. Governor Umar Namadi disclosed the development while addressing workers, describing the move as part of efforts to strengthen the public service […] The post Workers’ Day: Jigawa Gov Lifts 16-Year Recruitment Ban, Tar…