Jigawa restarts community project funding for local development
Governor Umar Namadi has brought back the Polling Unit Fund Development Initiative, known as “Kudin Akwati,” to support grassroots projects in Jigawa State. The programme, previously run by former governors, aims to empower communities to handle essential development needs. The State Executive Council has also approved significant funding for road maintenance, reflecting a renewed focus on infrastructure. Officials say these efforts are part of a broader agenda to promote social inclusion and improve residents’ living standards.
What we know
- Umar Namadi has reinstated the “Kudin Akwati” initiative to direct development funds to local communities.
- The programme was previously implemented under former governors Saminu Turaki and Sule Lamido.
- The State Executive Council approved ₦1.5 billion for the maintenance and rehabilitation of the Birnin Kudu–Sundimina–Kiyawa Road.
- Commissioner Nura Kazaure said the initiative aligns with the administration’s focus on development, humanity, and social inclusion.
- The Jigawa State Community Development Law of 2018 will be amended to support the revived policy.
