Jigawa village heads seek state recognition despite allowance increase
News Jigawa village heads seek state recognition despite allowance increase Published on March 27, 2026 By Khaleel Muhammad googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Village heads in Jigawa State have appealed to the state government to formalise their roles through official employment to enhance effective service delivery. The traditional leaders made the call while commenting after receiving a new N10,000 monthly allowance, up from the previous N2,000, following a recent increase approved by Governor Umar Namadi. Speaking in an interview, the village head of Maina in Ringim Local Government Area, Mallam Yahaya Ya’u, commended the governor for the increment but stressed the need for further action to strengthen their status. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); He urged the state government to provide village heads with formal appointment letters, similar to those issued to district heads and other recognised traditional authorities. According to him, such recognition would enhance their responsibilities and integrate them more effectively into the administrative structure. Mallam Yahaya noted that village heads play a vital role in maintaining peace, monitoring community activities, and ensuring harmonious relationships between farmers and herders. He added that formalising their roles would further empower them to support government efforts in grassroots governance and security. Don't Miss CP Kabir Umar Hassan assumes duty as Adamawa’s 33rd police commissioner You may like Court fixes date for judgment in alleged abuse of Jigawa girl by DSS operative 2027: Jigawa governor’s aide resigns Jigawa to vaccinate over 1.5m children against Polio Police arrest 12 suspected armed robbers in Jigawa Two children dead in Jigawa fire incidents Jigawa Gov, Namadi pardons 12 inmates in Jigawa