In a strategic move to strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural sector, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Hajiya Zainab Gamawa as the Executive Director of Agricultural Services for the Hadejia Jama'are River Basin Development Authority (RBDAs). The announcement, made on December 18, 2024, forms part of the President’s broader initiative to restructure the 12 RBDAs under the Federal Ministry of Water Resources.
Hajiya Gamawa brings a wealth of experience to her new role, where she is tasked with enhancing agricultural services and improving resource management across Kano, Jigawa, and Bauchi states. Her appointment is seen as pivotal in addressing challenges such as water management, rural development, and food insecurity.
The Hadejia Jama'are RBDAs, which serves as a critical driver of agricultural activities in Northern Nigeria, now boasts a restructured leadership team. Alongside Gamawa, Mamman Da’u Aliyu has been named Chairman, with Engr. Rabiu Suleiman Bichi as Managing Director. The team is rounded out by Tijjani Musa Isa, Baffa Dandatti Abdulkadir, and Hon. Musa Iliyasu Kwankwaso in other executive roles.
While the appointments have been welcomed as a step in the right direction, stakeholders emphasize the need for pragmatic solutions over grand ambitions. Hajiya Gamawa's role will require not only her expertise but also collaboration with rural farmers, state governments, and other agricultural bodies to bring tangible progress to the sector.
The reorganization of the RBDAs under President Tinubu's administration reflects a cautious yet determined approach to revitalize agriculture as a key pillar of national development. Hajiya Zainab Gamawa's appointment, in particular, highlights the President’s focus on placing capable hands in critical positions to meet the immediate and long-term needs of the sector.
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