Governor Namadi Lauded as a Star Progressive Governor by PGF DG
By Abdulhamid Sani Dutse
Dutse, Jigawa State – The Director General of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) has praised Governor Malam Umar Namadi as a “star progressive governor,” highlighting his administration’s remarkable achievements in development, agriculture, infrastructure, education, health, and youth empowerment.
A Benchmark for Development
The PGF DG, who led a delegation to the Government House in Dutse, commended Governor Namadi’s developmental strides, saying they have become a model for other states to emulate. The DG particularly praised the Citizen Engagement Program in Jigawa State, noting that it has been adopted for application in all APC states.

Transformative Leadership
Governor Namadi expressed appreciation for the visit and acknowledged the DG’s transformational leadership of the PGF Secretariat. He highlighted his administration’s key achievements in healthcare, education, agriculture, and digital governance across the 27 LGAs in Jigawa State.

Key Highlights
- Governor Namadi’s administration has made significant strides in development, agriculture, infrastructure, education, health, and youth empowerment.
- The PGF DG praised the Citizen Engagement Program in Jigawa State as an extraordinary people-oriented initiative.
- The DG’s visit forms part of the PGF’s Legacy Documentation and Preservation Programme (LDPP) for Jigawa State.
A Testament to Governor Namadi’s Leadership
The PGF DG’s praise for Governor Namadi’s administration is a testament to his dedication to transformative leadership rooted in the principles of progressivism. The Governor’s achievements in just two years have made Jigawa State a model for other states to follow.
