The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved N4,443,462,423.34 for the development of education and health infrastructure across the state.
The approval was granted during the council meeting, and presided over by Governor Umar A. Namadi.
In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports and Culture, Sagir Musa Ahmed, the council also approved N289,808,547 for the construction of administrative blocks and the renovation of primary and junior secondary schools in various communities across the state.
The statement revealed that the education projects include the construction of eight blocks of six-seater pit latrines in selected schools, as well as renovation works at GGASS Danzomo and SAIS Hadejia.
According to the statement, the council further approved N3,554,642,584.46 under the UBEC 2025 Matching Grant for the construction of new classroom blocks, renovation of existing structures, drilling of boreholes, and procurement of classroom and teachers’ furniture.
In the health sector, it stated that the council approved N1,014,011,291.88 for the renovation of 30 primary healthcare facilities across the state to enhance access to quality medical services.
In addition, it said N600 million was approved for the update and expansion of the Jigawa State Social Register— a requirement for states participating in the World Bank’s State Social Investment and Poverty Reduction Programme.
