{"id":149837,"date":"2025-02-11T12:30:05","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T11:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/governor-namadi-approves-recruitment-of-9970-security-guards-in-jigawa"},"modified":"2025-02-15T23:24:17","modified_gmt":"2025-02-15T22:24:17","slug":"governor-namadi-approves-recruitment-of-9970-security-guards-in-jigawa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/governor-namadi-approves-recruitment-of-9970-security-guards-in-jigawa","title":{"rendered":"Governor Namadi approves recruitment of 9,970 security guards in Jigawa  \u200b"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Jigawa State Government has approved the employment of 9,970 youth for the security of schools, health institutions, and courts across the state.<\/p>\n<p>The State Commissioner of Information, Youth, Sports, and Culture, Hon. Sagir Musa Ahmed, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the state executive council meeting.<\/p>\n<p>He said the approval aligns with the state government\u2019s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and properties.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, \u201cThe council approved the report of the Committee on the Safety of Schools, Health Institutions, and Courts across the state.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He explained that the report recommends the adoption of preventive security strategies to ensure maximum protection for all primary and secondary schools (both day and boarding), high courts, magistrate and Shari\u2019a courts, primary health centers (PHCs), and general hospitals.<\/p>\n<p>He added that the council will engage private indigenous security companies, employing 9,970 Jigawa State youth from the respective communities to serve as security personnel, fostering local employment and community-driven security solutions.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the state executive council has approved the waiver of costs on seeds, fertilizers, agro-chemicals, and labor, totaling One Hundred and Twelve Million, Fifteen Thousand, Nine Hundred Naira (N112,015,900.00) for 335 flood victims currently enrolled in the Jigawa State Rice Millionaire Project.<\/p>\n<p>The Commissioner of Information stated that the move is in recognition of the challenges faced by residents affected by the 2024 floods.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Jigawa State Government has approved the employment of 9,970 youth for the security of schools, health institutions, and courts across the state. The State Commissioner of Information, Youth, Sports, and Culture, Hon. Sagir Musa Ahmed, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the state executive council meeting. 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