Civic Accountability · Nigeria

NGScorecard

Previously in Jigawa:
Term report
Performance scorecard for key state commissioners — assessed against their stated mandate and verified deliverables. Ratings reflect independent assessment as of April 2026.
3
Commissioners tracked
2
Good
1
Fair
0
Poor
Finance
Umar Namadi
Good
Mandate
Manage state finances during Badaru's first term.
Performance assessment
Served as Commissioner for Finance in Badaru's first term before being picked as running mate and Deputy Governor for the second term.
Education
Lawan Danzomo
Good
Mandate
Oversee basic and secondary education policy.
Performance assessment
A long-serving Education Commissioner dating back to the Fourth Republic, retained in the role under Badaru.
Health
Abba Umar Zakari
Fair
Mandate
Oversee state healthcare delivery, including the doctor-recruitment and medical-scholarship programmes.
Performance assessment
Served as Health Commissioner under the Badaru administration.