In appreciation of the long lasting relationship between Jigawa state government and the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO Nigeria) , the Development Director of FCDO, Dr. Christopher Pycroft has commended Jigawa State for it commitment and passion to cement relationship and partnership in its effort to remain at the fore of transformative development engagements in the North-West region.
He made this known in a keynote address delivered at the 2nd Strategic Dialogue with Jigawa State Government on Tuesday in Dutse adding that, “This Strategic Dialogue therefore gives us the opportunity of following up on your excellency ‘s priorities for moving Jigawa State forward and focused on the path of economic growth ,good governance and investment in Jigawa’s people …”
“The FCDO Nigeria has played a strong role over the past 20 years in the development and growth od Jigawa and wants to continue to do so and sincerely hope that you find our support beneficial and supportive in your task of improving the lives of your citizens ,” he stated.
Adding that, they would continue to support Jigawa State through this process over the last three editions of SFTAS ( State Fiscal Transparency, Accountability and Sustainability) implementation in Jigawa State “…we supported it because we believe budget transparency matters and the way it matters about citizens ,and how they trust the government on how all these monies get used.”
Mr Pycroft further commended Governor Mohammed Badaru of Jigawa State on the sterling performance on Budget transparency-coming till among 36 States Budget Transparency Index 2020 ranking. “I urge you to keep up the good work in your fiscal and budget transparency and accountability to the citizens of Jigawa State. This is such an important element in building the social contract between the government and the people. Please continue to open up and involve the citizens in your budgetary process with focus on meeting citizens agreed and identified needs .”
