Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State disclosed that he reads his oath of office every day as a solemn reminder of his responsibilities to the people, stressing the spiritual weight of leadership and the fleeting nature of life.
Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of the new chairman of Gumel Local Government at the Council Chambers of Government House, Dutse, the governor urged all public officials to embrace their duties with a sense of divine accountability.
“If you go to my office today, you’ll find that same oath placed on my desk. I have kept it there intentionally,” he said. “Every time I look at it, I remind myself of the bond between me and the people of Jigawa State.”
He encouraged the newly sworn-in chairman to adopt a similar habit.
“I advise you to do the same—place a copy of that oath in your office. When you arrive in the morning, read it before you sit down at your table. It’s very, very important. That oath is heavy.”