Highlights of the major decisions reached at the State Executive Council first meeting held on Monday 7th October, 2026 chaired by His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Jigawa State Malam Umar A. Namadi FCA.
HIS EXCELELNCY MALAM UMAR A. NAMADI FCA ASSENTS TO THE AMENDED 2026 APPROPRIATION LAW (2026 SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET)
Following the successful passage of the Amended 2026 State Appropriation Law (2026 Supplementary Budget) by the Jigawa State House of Assembly. His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Jigawa State, Malam Umar A. Namadi FCA, has formally assented to the supplementary budget.
His Excellency’s assent to the supplementary budget would provides the legal framework to expand the State fiscal capacity and fast-track developmental projects, economic interventions, and grassroots developments across all 27 Local Government Areas for the remaining 2026 fiscal year.
The details of the approved supplementary provisions include:
I. State Government Supplementary Appropriation:
A Supplementary allocation of Forty-Six Billion, Three Hundred and Sixty-Nine Million Naira (₦46,369,000,000.00) only has been approved, effectively scaling the overall 2026 Jigawa State Government Budget from ₦901.841 Billion to ₦948.210 Billion.
II. Local Government Councils Supplementary Provision:
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) only for the 27 Local Government Councils.
This brings the overall 2026 Local Government budget size from ₦228,848,892,051.00 to ₦305,958,236,391.00.
Speaking after signing the law by the Rt. Honorable Speaker Jigawa State House of Assembly Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin, His Excellency, Malam Umar A. Namadi FCA has praised the Leadership and Honorable Members of the Jigawa 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 His Excellency has also highlighted that the upward adjustment in both State and Local Government budgets will directly fund priority projects and programmes for the fiscal year.
While assuring 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.
STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL APPROVES ₦7.465 BILLION FOR AGRICULTURAL MECHANISATION EQUIPMENT AND ESTABLISHMENT OF AGRI-HUB UNDER RENEWED HOPE NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL MECHANISATION PROGRAMME
The Council has approved the release of the sum of Seven Billion, Four Hundred and Sixty-Five Million, Two Hundred Thousand Naira (₦7,465,200,000.00) only for the settlement of outstanding payments for agricultural mechanisation equipment and the establishment of an Agricultural Hub in the State under the Renewed Hope National Agricultural Mechanisation Programme (RH-NAMP) of the Federal Government.
The approval represents an important step towards strengthening agricultural mechanisation, improving farmers’ access to modern agricultural equipment and services, and supporting the transformation of the agricultural sector in Jigawa State.
The approved funds will cover outstanding payments relating to the provision of the following agricultural equipment:
I. 81 H.P. 4WD Tractors – 100 units
II. Disc Harrows – 100 units
III. Disc Ploughs – 100 units
IV. Disc Ridders – 100 units
V. Tractor Trailers – 100 units
VI. Trackers – 100 units
The deployment of these machines and implements 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.
ESTABLISHMENT OF AGRICULTURAL HUB IN JIGAWA STATE
As part of the approval, the State Executive Council has also approved the establishment of an Agricultural Hub (Agri-Hub) in Jigawa State as part of the implementation of the Renewed Hope National Agricultural Mechanisation Programme.
The proposed Agri-Hub is conceived as an integrated agricultural service centre that will 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 the following facilities:
I. Administrative Office/Building
II. BOA Agency Banking Office
III. Irrigation Equipment and Spare Parts Storage Facility
IV. Security Guardhouse
V. Toilet Facilities
VI. Agricultural Input Storage Facility
VII. Aggregation Warehouse
VIII. Tractor Car Park
IX. Tractor Service Station
X. Training Facility
XI. Collection and Sorting Area.
The establishment of the Agri-Hub will provide a central platform for the delivery of agricultural mechanisation and related services to farmers and other participants in the agricultural value chain.
The facility will also support the proper housing, servicing and maintenance of tractors and other agricultural equipment, while providing facilities for the storage and distribution of agricultural inputs and irrigation equipment.
The Training Facility will provide opportunities for farmers, tractor operators, agricultural service providers and other stakeholders to receive relevant technical and practical training aimed at improving their capacity and efficient utilisation of modern agricultural technologies.
Similarly, the Aggregation Warehouse and Collection and Sorting Area will provide infrastructure to support the handling, aggregation, sorting and storage of agricultural produce, thereby strengthening post-harvest management and facilitating access to markets.
The BOA Agency Banking Office will further enhance access to financial services within the agricultural ecosystem and support farmers and other value-chain actors in accessing relevant financial services.
STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL APPROVES ₦550.8 MILLION FOR REVITALIZATION OF SAMAMIYA PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRE AND PROCUREMENT OF THERAPEUTIC FOOD FOR MALNOURISHED CHILDREN
The Council has approved the award of contracts totaling Five Hundred and Fifty Million, Eight Hundred Thousand, One Hundred and Thirteen Naira, Thirty Kobo (N550,800,113.30) only for key healthcare and nutrition interventions in the state.
The approved package encompasses two critical health-sector projects:
Revitalization of Samamiya Primary Health Centre: 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 the surrounding communities.
Similarly, the Council approved the 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 of Jigawa State.
This twin approval demonstrated the present administration's commitment to strengthening primary healthcare delivery and aggressively tackling severe acute malnutrition among infants and vulnerable children which aligned with the present administration 12- Points Agenda for healthy and prosperous Jigawa State.
STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL APPROVES ₦916.2 MILLION FOR ESSENTIAL DRUGS, MAMA KITS, MIDWIFERY QUARTERS FURNISHING, AND HEALTHCARE DIGITALIZATION
The Council has approved the award of 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) only for a comprehensive healthcare support package across the state.
This major intervention encompasses four critical areas designed to strengthen primary healthcare delivery, support maternal and child health, and enhance operational efficiency:
Supply of essential drugs by replenishing essential pharmaceutical supplies to guarantee access to safe, affordable, and high-quality medications across state healthcare facilities.
Also, procurement of 15,455 Mama Kits for Expectant Mothers, furnishing of 48 PHC Midwifery Quarters and procurement of 35 Laptop Computers to support the digitalization of primary healthcare management, strengthening health data reporting, and improving record-keeping across administrative health centers.
This multi-faceted approval directly aligns with the healthcare priorities of His Excellency, Malam Umar A. Namadi’s 12-Point Agenda.
By simultaneously addressing medical supplies, maternal welfare, health worker accommodations, and digital technology, the administration continues to build an equitable, resilient, and responsive primary health system for all citizens of Jigawa State.
STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL APPROVES ₦526.9 MILLION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STUDENT HOSTELS AT GSTCs IN BIRNIN KUDU, KARKARNA, AND RINGIM
The Council has approved the award of contracts for the construction of 3no. Student Hostels 1no Block at each of the 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) only.
This infrastructure investment directly advances the administration’s Educational Transformation Agenda a core pillar of Governor Namadi’s 12-Point Agenda dedicated to human capital development, technical skills acquisition, and building a Greater Jigawa.
The construction of these student hostels across Birnin Kudu, Karkarna, and Ringim LGAs aims to:
- upgrade technical & vocational infrastructure,
- enhance Student welfare & learning environment and
- to strengthen Science & Technology Education to expand the capacity of state technical colleges to accommodate more young citizens undergoing critical STEM and technical training.
The Council reaffirmed its dedication to revitalizing the public education sector across all levels, assuring citizens that government investments will continue to focus on creating sustainable opportunities for Jigawa's youth.
STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL APPROVES ₦982.5 MILLION COMPENSATION FOR STRUCTURES AFFECTED BY KAFIN HAUSA TOWNSHIP ROAD PROJECT
The Council has approved the release of sum of Nine Hundred and Eighty-Two Million, Five Hundred and Sixteen Thousand, One Hundred and Thirty Naira (₦982,516,130.00) only for the payment of compensation to property owners whose structures are affected by the construction of the Kafin Hausa Township Road.
Th Council approval is a direct manifestation of the present administration’s commitment to urban and rural development, a key pillar enshrined in Governor Namadi’s 12-Point Agenda aimed at modernizing infrastructure and improving connectivity across all parts of Jigawa State.
The construction of the Kafin Hausa Township 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 State Executive Council calls on the residents and affected property owners of Kafin Hausa to continue to extend their maximum cooperation to the Ministry of Works, surveyors, and contractors to ensure the smooth, timely, and successful execution of the project.
Signed:
Sagir Musa Ahmed,
Honorable Commissioner Information, Youth, Sport and Culture
