The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved projects valued at over ₦91 billion, covering road construction, renewable energy, healthcare, education, flood control and ICT development.
The approvals were reached at the council meeting held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, and chaired by Governor Umar Namadi.
According to the resolutions, major allocations include ₦57.79 billion for the construction of 58.56 kilometres of township roads across Dutse, Kafin Hausa, Gumel, Dangyatim and Garki local government areas. The council also approved ₦15.24 billion for solar-powered mini-grid installations at key government facilities, including Government House, the State Secretariat, House of Assembly, Judiciary Complex and water facilities.
The council approved ₦689 million for electrification and solarisation of public institutions, including hospitals, markets, tertiary institutions and media facilities, as well as ₦563 million for the construction of CNG conversion and training centres in Dutse and Hadejia.
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In the health sector, contracts worth over ₦8.05 billion were approved for the renovation, upgrading and equipping of general hospitals across the state, including the supply of dialysis and orthopaedic equipment. Additional approvals covered flood-control drainage projects valued at over ₦4.88 billion in several communities, and stormwater drainage in Kiyawa town at a cost of ₦576 million.
The council also approved the construction of a Wetland Research Centre at Sule Lamido University, hostels and staff quarters at skill acquisition centres, renovation of training facilities, mosque construction, procurement of ICT tools for the Jigawa Tech Talent Programme, and vehicles for the Senior Secondary School Education Board.
The council further approved a budget reallocation of ₦5.5 billion to support mobilisation for township road projects and adopted a revised Food Safety Policy and Guidelines.
The state government said the approvals align with its development agenda, with emphasis on infrastructure expansion, renewable energy, climate resilience, healthcare delivery and youth empowerment.
