– Bureau for Public Service Reforms award him with Digital Governor of the Year
Governor Malam Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has been honoured with the Digital Governor of the Year 2025 (Northwest Region) Award at the Nigeria GovTech Public Service Awards, organised by the Bureau for Public Service Reforms (BPSR) under the Presidency.
The ceremony took place yesterday in Abuja.
The Governor received this award for his remarkable efforts in digitizing governance and modernizing service delivery for productivity and efficiency in Jigawa State which resulted into a series of achievements, especially establishment of the Jigawa State ICT & Digital Economy Agency, a pivotal center for innovation and digital policy aimed at preparing the youth for the digital economy in a statement issued by Hamisu Mohammed Gumel Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor and was made available to thetentaclesnews.com.ng
Other notable recipients at the event includes Dr. Alex Otti (Abia), Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri (Adamawa), Douye Diri (Bayelsa), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), and Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang (Plateau), all recognized for their contributions to public service.
Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) organized the programme with the theme, “Redefining Possibilities: Harnessing Emerging Technologies for Public Service Delivery and Socio-Economic Development,” which reflects the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, emphasizing the role of technology in enhancing governance.
While delivering remarks, Governor Namadi expressed deep gratitude to Allah (SWT) for the recognition, stating that, “First and foremost, I am deeply grateful to Allah (SWT) for this moment of joy when I was presented with the prestigious Nigeria GovTech Public Service Award as the Digital Governor of the Year 2025 in the Northwest Region. It was by His Grace and guidance that we achieved so much in promoting ICT & Digital Economy, significant enough to be recognised and be considered deserving of this Award.”
He also appreciated the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) and the Nigeria GovTech Public Service Award Committee for their effective management of the nomination and anscreening processes leading to this award,” saying that, “I believe this recognition is not just a personal honour to my person but a testimony to the collective dedication, innovation, and resilience of the entire Jigawa State team.”
The Governor further revealed that he was truly delighted that his efforts to leverage ICT in deepening e-governance in the transformation of the Jigawa State Public Service, creating jobs for the youths, and promoting a digital economy, are steadily making a desired impact.”
“We will remain steadfast and committed to this endeavour as we implement all aspects of our 12-point Agenda, which also aligned with and complements the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr. President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, he said”Promoting ICT remains a central pillar of my administration’s policy direction.
“Promoting ICT is a topmost priority for us. Our objectives include reclaiming the lost glory of Jigawa State as a pacesetter in e-governance and the deployment of ICT in achieving socioeconomic development.
“Some of the specific interventions achieved over the last two years include, among others, the formulation of a robust ICT Policy & Strategy, followed by the establishment of an Agency known as Jigawa State ICT & Digital Economy Agency.
The almost moribund Galaxy ITT Limited, established over 20 years ago, which was also the precursor to the Federal Government’s Galaxy Backbone, was revived with additional investments to support the implementation of our vision of Digital Economy.
While over 1000 youths were trained on various digital out-sourcing initiatives to create digital job opportunities, equally 1000 civil servants were trained on various aspects of ICT to promote e-governance in the State.”
He further mentioned that, in March this year, the State Government unveiled an Application Programming Interface called Jigawa OneAPI as a groundbreaking initiative designed to facilitate a secure and seamless digital service platform within and across government institutions in the State. Indeed, this recognition is a great inspiration to us as we commit to deepening our investments in ICT to accelerate the attainment of our vision.”
Governor Namadi concluded by appreciating the Award organisers and reaffirming his administration’s commitments to inclusive progress.
“We shall remain focused and steadfast in our resolve to continuously improve the social and economic well-being of our people most responsively and inclusively for present and future generations of the people of Jigawa State.”
