The Jigawa State Governor in North West Nigeria, Malam Umar Namadi, has presented N698.3 billion as the 2025 proposed budget to the state legislature.
While presenting the appropriation bill to the Jigawa State House of Assembly, Governor Namadi described the budget as a bold step toward creating a self-reliant and prosperous state.
Dubbed “The Budget of Innovation & Transformation for Greater Jigawa,” the 2025 budget focuses on key sectors, including infrastructure, education, healthcare, and economic empowerment. The proposal aims to bring significant improvements to the lives of Jigawa State residents.
Governor Namadi highlighted the key budget allocations, including N90.76 billion, representing 13% as personnel costs covering the new 70,000 minimum wage and critical recruitment in education and healthcare sectors.
The sum of N63.69 billion, representing 9%, is for recurrent expenses like scholarships, feeding programs, and utilities, while N534.76 billion—representing 76%—has been allocated to capital investment.
A substantial portion of the budget of over N148 billion has been earmarked for roads and infrastructure, as Governor Namadi stated that the state would complete 46 ongoing road projects.
In a move to address the state’s energy needs, Governor Namadi also announced plans for a 100 MW solar power plant and a solar panel manufacturing facility, with a combined allocation of N39.4 billion.
He described the investment as a pivotal step in expanding energy access and attracting private investments.
Education, one of the administration’s top priorities, received a staggering allocation of N120 billion.
The governor reaffirmed his commitment to improving education outcomes, particularly through programs like the Partner-Assisted New Globe Education Digital Learning Project.
He said, “Education is the foundation of progress. By equipping our children with quality education, we are investing in Jigawa’s long-term growth.”
Healthcare also took centre stage in the proposed budget, with over N40 billion allocated to the sector.
The plans include a medical village, which will feature a diagnostic and cardiac centre as well as an oxygen plant.
Governor Namadi called the initiative a turning point for the state’s health sector.
The budget also prioritises economic empowerment, with over N20 billion dedicated to market development, small business support, and revitalising the Maigatari Export Processing Zone, an initiative that would create jobs and open up new opportunities for young people and entrepreneurs.
“With the preponderance of youth in our population, a high dependency ratio, and a high rate of youth unemployment, we considered it obligatory to rededicate efforts in the pursuit of innovative and well-targeted empowerment programs that would massively generate jobs & employment opportunities for our youth.”
To tackle environmental issues like flooding and erosion, the administration has allocated N16.8 billion for climate resilience projects, where the Agro-Climate Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project is expected to play a key role in mitigating the effects of climate change.
Also, the sum of N10.72 billion has been budgeted for the second phase of the Mass Housing Program across the state, which is aimed at providing affordable housing for Jigawa residents.
Governor Namadi also presented the N173.5 billion Local Government Council’s consolidated budget, which includes allocations for personnel costs, overhead expenses, and capital projects at the grassroots level.
The Governor appealed to the House for a speedy passage of the budget.
The Speaker of the Jigawa State House of Assembly, Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin, praised the governor’s leadership and vision, acknowledging the significant developments made under Governor Namadi’s administration, especially in agriculture and education, and expressed firm optimism about the proposed budget.
He assured speedy passage of the proposed budget.
The details of the engagement were contained in a press statement from the Governor’s spokesperson, Hamisu Gumel.
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