Federal Republic of Nigeria Jigawa State Government
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The Commission

About Us

About the Local Government Service Commission, Jigawa State: its mission and vision, the Commission's statutory powers and functions under Law No.7 of the Year 2007, the monthly Local Government gazette and newsletters, and staff statistics.

Our Mission

To Support human capital development and augment Capacity-building of the local government staff through mobilizing as well as persuading them to obtain requisite qualifications for the good sustenance of the system.

Our Vision

Bring change to the lives of local government staff through conducive working atmosphere Capacity-building and general staff development.

Resources

Get a copy of 2014 Annual Report.

Powers and Functions of the Commission

The Commission has the following as its Statutory Functions as Provided by Law No.7 of the Year 2007.

  • Appointment, Recruitments, Promotion, Training, Posting and Discilpine of the Local Government unified staff on GL 07 and above.
  • Administer the activities of the various Local government areas as guided by the law.
  • Delegation of its powers to the local government council for officers on GL 01 - 06 on all issues concerning Recruitment/Appointment, Posting, Promotion and Disciplinary control within their jurisdiction.
  • To maintain a comprehensive and up to date seniority lists and Nominal rolls for the local government service employess.
  • maintaining a Monthly local government gazette and newsletters conveying staff movements including new appointments, Promotion, confirmation of appointments, retirements and Disciplinary actions.
  • Production of Annual Report on the Commission activities.

Staff Statistics

StatisticValue
LGSC Staff30
Staff on Secondment/Loan32
Posted Staff24
Casual Workers16