The Jigawa State government has allocated 50 hectares of land to fast track construction of a modern race course in Hadejia Local Government Area of the state.
The Project Coordinator, Abubakar Usman, said this in a statement by Muhammad Talaki, the spokesman, Hadejia Emirate Council on Tuesday in Dutse. Usman said this during an inspection visit to the project site by the Emir of Hadejia, Adamu Abubakar-Maje.
He said the project was designed with a horse racing track, a polo pitch, a football pitch and a basketball court. The coordinator said work has already commenced on several components of the project, including the horse racing track, pavilion construction and provision of water source.
Abubakar-Maje commended the state government and the philanthropists for their supports towards actualising the project.
He charged contractors to expedite action as the emirate prepares to co-host the 2025/2026 International Horse Racing derby billed to hold between December 17th, 2025 – February 7th, 2026.
The derby is being organised by Horse Racing Federation of Nigeria (HRFN) at the facility.
The royal father pledged his council support for initiatives aimed at promoting sports, unity and community development in the state. The statement said the project would be executed by the council with support of philanthropists and sports enthusiasts from the area.