The overwhelming reception, largely driven by supporters from Jigawa North Senatorial District, reinforced growing calls for Babandede to take on a more prominent political role.

Fekadu highlighted key achievements of the programme, including improved coordination among government institutions through the Social Protection Council and Technical Working Group, as well as enhanced capacity to identify and support vulnerable groups such as persons with disabilities, women, and the elderly.

His resignation comes in line with a federal directive requiring political appointees seeking to contest in upcoming elections to resign before the end of the stipulated period.

The APC chieftain further called on aggrieved individuals and groups to focus on genuine issues to promote unity, noting that such an approach would strengthen mutual trust and create more opportunities for growth and development in the state.

The establishment of the Blue Sapphire Hub is widely seen as a strategic step towards positioning Jigawa State as a growing centre for innovation, entrepreneurship, and inclusive digital development in Nigeria.

The visit, held amid the 2026 festivities, may appear ceremonial at first glance. But beneath the surface, it revealed deeper layers of political alignment, enduring relationships and strategic unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa State.

The association said the policies and programmes introduced by the governor’s administration are creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs while boosting job creation and economic growth.

Those who have followed Hajiya Amina Namadi’s journey say her humanitarian spirit did not begin with the Government House.

The certificate was presented by the London-based institution following an international knowledge exchange programme designed to strengthen cooperation, share experiences, and improve the management of Hajj and Umrah operations across different countries.

The development marks a significant milestone in the ongoing arrangements for the annual pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia.