A Unified Push For Prosperity: Jigawa’s N1.25 Trillion Budget Boost: Namadi Signs Supplementary Appropriation

…As Council Approves Multi-Billion Naira Projects Across Health, Agriculture, Education

In a decisive move to accelerate development across all 27 Local Government Areas of Jigawa State, His Excellency, the Executive Governor, Malam Umar A. Namadi FCA, has formally assented to a supplementary budget that significantly expands the state’s fiscal capacity for the remaining 2026 fiscal year.

The Governor’s assent, granted following the passage of the supplementary appropriation by the Rt. Honorable Speaker Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin and members of the Jigawa State House of Assembly, provides the legal framework to fast-track developmental projects, economic interventions, and grassroots development across the state.

The approved supplementary provisions represent a substantial injection of resources into both state and local government coffers. For the State Government, a supplementary allocation of Forty-Six Billion, Three Hundred and Sixty-Nine Million Naira (₦46,369,000,000.00) has been approved, effectively scaling the overall 2026 Jigawa State Government Budget from ₦901.841 Billion to ₦948.210 Billion.

At the grassroots level, the 27 Local Government Councils have received a supplementary allocation of Seventeen Billion, One Hundred and Nine Million, Three Hundred and Forty-Four Thousand, Three Hundred and Forty Naira (₦17,109,344,340.00) , bringing the overall 2026 Local Government budget size from ₦228,848,892,051.00 to ₦305,958,236,391.00.

Speaking after signing the law, Governor Namadi praised the leadership and members of the State House of Assembly for their “patriotism, diligent scrutiny, and swift legislative action.” He noted that the seamless collaboration between the Executive and Legislative arms reflects a shared commitment to delivering the present administration’s 12-Point Agenda.

The Governor assured the people of Jigawa State that the expanded budget will be executed with “strict fiscal discipline, transparency, and accountability, ensuring that every citizen feels the direct benefits of good governance at the grassroots level.”

N7.465 Billion Approved for Agricultural Mechanisation, Agri-Hub Establishment

In a parallel effort to revolutionize the agricultural sector, the State Executive Council has approved the release of Seven Billion, Four Hundred and Sixty-Five Million, Two Hundred Thousand Naira (₦7,465,200,000.00) for the settlement of outstanding payments for agricultural mechanisation equipment and the establishment of an Agricultural Hub under the Renewed Hope National Agricultural Mechanisation Programme (RH-NAMP) of the Federal Government.

The approved funds will cover outstanding payments for a massive fleet of agricultural equipment, including:

• 100 units of 81 H.P. 4WD Tractors
• 100 units of Disc Harrows
• 100 units of Disc Ploughs
• 100 units of Disc Ridders
• 100 units of Tractor Trailers
• 100 units of Trackers

The deployment of these machines is expected to enhance farmers’ access to mechanised land preparation and cultivation services, improve operational efficiency, reduce reliance on labour-intensive farming methods, and support increased agricultural production across the state.

Integrated Agri-Hub to Transform Farming Landscape

As part of the approval, the Council has also greenlit the establishment of an Agricultural Hub (Agri-Hub) in Jigawa State—an integrated agricultural service centre designed to bring together key facilities required to support mechanised farming, agricultural inputs, farmer training, equipment maintenance, produce aggregation, and post-harvest activities.

The proposed Agri-Hub will comprise:

1. Administrative Office/Building
2. BOA Agency Banking Office
3. Irrigation Equipment and Spare Parts Storage Facility
4. Security Guardhouse
5. Toilet Facilities
6. Agricultural Input Storage Facility
7. Aggregation Warehouse
8. Tractor Car Park
9. Tractor Service Station
10. Training Facility
11. Collection and Sorting Area

The facility will provide a central platform for delivering agricultural mechanisation services, support the proper housing and maintenance of tractors, and offer training opportunities for farmers, tractor operators, and agricultural service providers. The BOA Agency Banking Office will further enhance access to financial services within the agricultural ecosystem.

N550.8 Million for Healthcare Revitalization and Child Nutrition

The Council has approved contracts totaling Five Hundred and Fifty Million, Eight Hundred Thousand, One Hundred and Thirteen Naira, Thirty Kobo (₦550,800,113.30) for key healthcare and nutrition interventions.

The approved package encompasses two critical projects:

Revitalization of Samamiya Primary Health Centre: A full-scale upgrade and revitalization of the primary health facility in Samamiya, Birnin Kudu Local Government Area, aimed at expanding healthcare access, improving facility infrastructure, and providing quality maternal and child health services to surrounding communities.

Procurement of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF): The supply of 2,155 cartons of RUTF for immediate distribution to Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) centers across all 27 Local Government Areas. This intervention directly tackles severe acute malnutrition among infants and vulnerable children.

N916.2 Million for Essential Drugs, Mama Kits, and Healthcare Digitalization

In a comprehensive healthcare support package, the Council approved contracts totaling Nine Hundred and Sixteen Million, Two Hundred and Twenty-Two Thousand, One Hundred and Fifty-One Naira, Seventy-Two Kobo (₦916,222,151.72) .

This major intervention encompasses four critical areas: includes Supply of Essential Drugs: Replenishing essential pharmaceutical supplies to guarantee access to safe, affordable, and high-quality medications across state healthcare facilities.

• Procurement of 15,455 Mama Kits for expectant mothers.
• Furnishing of 48 PHC Midwifery Quarters to improve accommodation for health workers.
• Procurement of 35 Laptop Computers to support the digitalization of primary healthcare management, strengthening health data reporting and record-keeping.

This multi-faceted approval directly aligns with the healthcare priorities of Governor Namadi’s 12-Point Agenda, simultaneously addressing medical supplies, maternal welfare, health worker accommodations, and digital technology.

N527 Million for Student Hostels at Three Technical Colleges

The Council has approved the award of contracts for the construction of student hostels at Government Science Technical Colleges (GSTCs) in Birnin Kudu, Karkarna, and Ringim.

The total contract sum approved across the three institutions is Five Hundred and Twenty-Six Million, Nine Hundred and Ninety-Five Thousand, Eight Hundred and Ninety-Five Naira, Twenty-Nine Kobo (₦526,995,895.29) . The project entails the construction of 3no. Student Hostels (1no Block at each college) .

This infrastructure investment directly advances the administration’s Educational Transformation Agenda—a core pillar of the 12-Point Agenda dedicated to human capital development, technical skills acquisition, and building a Greater Jigawa. The hostels aim to upgrade technical and vocational infrastructure, enhance student welfare, and strengthen Science and Technology Education.

N982.5 Million Compensation for Kafin Hausa Township Road Project

In a demonstration of commitment to urban and rural development, the Council has approved the release of Nine Hundred and Eighty-Two Million, Five Hundred and Sixteen Thousand, One Hundred and Thirty Naira (₦982,516,130.00) for the payment of compensation to property owners affected by the construction of the Kafin Hausa Township Road.

The construction of the road is expected to drastically improve local transportation networks, reduce travel time, stimulate local trade, and elevate the overall living standards of the community. The Council called on residents and affected property owners to continue extending maximum cooperation to the Ministry of Works, surveyors, and contractors to ensure smooth and timely execution of the project.

A Unified Push for Prosperity

From expansive budget reforms to targeted investments in agriculture, healthcare, education, and infrastructure, the Namadi administration is demonstrating a comprehensive and coordinated approach to governance. With the supplementary budget now law and the State Executive Council’s recent approvals, Jigawa State is poised for accelerated development that touches every facet of life—from the farm to the classroom, from the primary health centre to the township road.

As Governor Namadi affirmed, the expanded budget will be executed with “strict fiscal discipline, transparency, and accountability,” ensuring that the dividends of democracy reach every citizen across all 27 Local Government Areas.