The Jigawa State Home of Meeting has handed the N901.841bn price range for 2026, approving Governor Umar Namadi’s proposal dubbed “Finances of Innovation and Transformation for Higher Jigawa II”.
The PUNCH On-line recalled that the price range, earlier introduced to the Meeting on November 25, 2025, focuses closely on capital initiatives (77%), schooling (over 26%), and agriculture, aiming to spice up growth within the state.
Speaker of the Jigawa State Home of Meeting, Aliyu Dangyatim, whereas asserting the passage of the price range throughout a plenary session on Tuesday, stated “the price range has been permitted as introduced, with a complete sum of N901.841 billion.”
In line with Aliyu Dangyatim, the price range allocation is strategic, with capital expenditure getting N693.4 billion.
“This may drive infrastructure development and growth,” he famous.
The price range represents a 19.2% improve from 2025, exhibiting the state’s dedication to progress, Dangyatim stated.
“We’re dedicated to making sure Jigawa develops quickly,” he added.
Infrastructure growth, together with roads and power initiatives, is prioritised.
“This may enhance lives and increase financial development,” Dangyatim said.
The Meeting lauded Namadi’s emphasis on innovation and transformation.
“This price range aligns with our imaginative and prescient for Jigawa,” he added.
Nevertheless, Dangyatim assured swift implementation of the price range, saying “We’ll work with the chief to make sure initiatives are delivered.”
Earlier, Chairman of the Home Committee on Appropriation, Ibrahim Hamza Adamu, whereas presenting the committee’s report throughout the plenary session, praised the price range’s concentrate on key sectors like schooling and agriculture. “This price range prioritises growth and can remodel Jigawa,” Adamu stated.
Ibrahim Hamza Adamu highlighted agriculture’s important funding, together with N75 billion for meals and livestock.
“This may increase meals safety and industrial farming in Jigawa,” Adamu stated.
Schooling will get over 26% of the price range, specializing in infrastructure and high quality, Adamu famous.
“High quality schooling is vital to Jigawa’s future,” he stated.
“Jigawa State goals to spice up growth with this strategic price range, specializing in people-centric initiatives,” the chairman famous.
Our Correspondent studies that the price range was handed unanimously by the Jigawa State Home of Meeting with out adjusting or subtracting the principle figures, retaining the unique figures introduced by Governor Namadi, reflecting a consensus on the state’s growth priorities.
