Jigawa governor approves N901.8bn budget for 2026
Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi has signed the N901.8bn budget for 2026 into law. The budget, called the “Budget of Innovation and Transformation for Greater Jigawa II”, was unanimously passed by the State Assembly. Haruna Aliyu Dangyatim, Speaker of the Jigawa State House of Assembly, presented the approved documents to the governor. The budget prioritises infrastructure, agriculture, education, and health to drive growth and improve living standards.
What we know
- Umar Namadi signed the N901.8bn 2026 budget into law after receiving it from Haruna Aliyu Dangyatim.
- The budget allocates N693.4bn for capital projects and N75bn for agriculture.
- Recurrent expenditure is set at N208.4bn, supporting governance and public services.
- Education and health sectors together receive over N310bn, with education alone getting over 26% of the budget.
- The budget marks a 19.2% increase from 2025, reflecting a focus on progress and development.
