Jigawa Governor Namadi Approves ₦46.369 Billion Budget

On October 15, 2026, Malam Umar A. Namadi FCA, the Executive Governor of Jigawa State, assented to a supplementary budget aimed at accelerating development across all 27 Local Government Areas. This budget, passed by the Rt. Honorable Speaker Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin and the members of the Jigawa State House of Assembly, allocates ₦46.369 billion to the State Government, raising the total budget from ₦901.841 billion to ₦948.210 billion for the 2026 fiscal year.

Additionally, the 27 Local Government Councils will receive ₦17.109 billion, increasing their overall budget from ₦228.848 billion to ₦305.958 billion. Governor Namadi commended the legislative body for their swift action and emphasized the importance of fiscal discipline and transparency in executing the budget.

Furthermore, the State Executive Council approved ₦7.465 billion for agricultural mechanisation and the establishment of an Agricultural Hub under the Renewed Hope National Agricultural Mechanisation Programme (RH-NAMP) to enhance agricultural productivity.